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NVHR Survey: Accessing Hepatitis C Treatment through Medicaid
The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) has launched a short survey collecting information from patients, providers, advocates,...
Jun 16, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
New York City Recognizes Hepatitis Testing Day and Highlights the Important Role...
May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States and provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of screening for...
May 19, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
CMS Issues Important HCV Treatment Access Guidance to States
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued important new guidance to states, addressing restrictions that state...
Nov 16, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas
NACCHO Comments on CMS Proposed Rule for Long-Term Care Facilities
On July 16, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) invited the public to comment on a proposed rule reforming...
Nov 09, 2015 | Sara Chang
NVHR Survey: Accessing Hepatitis C Treatment through MedicaidThe National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) has launched a short survey collecting information from patients, providers, advocates, and others about challenges with accessing hepatitis C treatment through state Medicaid programs. This information will be used to inform the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about ongoing barriers. Click here to access the survey. Jun 16, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
New York City Recognizes Hepatitis Testing Day and Highlights the Important Role LHDs Play in Addressing Viral HepatitisMay 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States and provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of screening for hepatitis B and C. It is estimated that up to 5 million Americans have viral hepatitis, but less than a third of people with chronic hepatitis B and just half of those with chronic […] May 19, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
CMS Issues Important HCV Treatment Access Guidance to StatesThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued important new guidance to states, addressing restrictions that state Medicaid programs and Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) have instituted to limit access to newer treatments for the hepatitis C virus (HCV). These restrictions were outlined in a June 2015 journal article, “Restrictions for Medicaid Reimbursement of... Nov 16, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas |
NACCHO Comments on CMS Proposed Rule for Long-Term Care FacilitiesOn July 16, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) invited the public to comment on a proposed rule reforming requirements for long-term care facilities participating in CMS programs. The proposed rule is intended to update requirements–which have not been comprehensively updated since 1991–to reflect industry advancements, improve the quality and safety of healthcare […] Nov 09, 2015 | Sara Chang |
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