Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus.

• Hepatitis C Basics for the Public (CDC website)
• Big HCV Overview (Clients)(PDF)
• Hepatitis C Factsheet (PDF) (CDC)
• The Impact of Hepatitis C (Quick Guide)(PDF)

Have a question?

Contact Hepatitis C Staff

Are you at risk for Hepatitis C?

• Take a 5-minute Hepatitis Risk Assessment from the CDC to learn about your risk.

Testing

• Testing Recommendations (CDC website)
• What your test results mean? (CDC website)

 

Screening Guidelines and Diagnostics

• Hepatitis C – Why Baby Boomer Should Get Tested(CDC)(PDF)
• Hepatitis C & Injection Drug Use (CDC)(PDF)
• Recommended Testing Sequence for Identifying Current Hepatitis C Virus Infection (CDC)(PDF)
• Interpretation of Results of Tests for Hepatitis C Infection (CDC)(PDF)
• Hepatitis C Clinical Support Tools (NYC Health)(PDF)
• Hepatitis C Information on Testing & Diagnosis (CDC)(PDF)

Treatment

• Medicaid Treatment Policy
• NASTAD - Pharmaceutical Company Patient Assistance Programs

Medication / Adherence / Specialty Support

• Hepatitis C Adherence (Treatment Action Group)(PDF)
• Specialty Pharmacy Support Services (DOH)(DOCX)
• Pharmaceutical Company Patient Assistance and Cost-sharing Assistance Programs (NASTAD)(PDF)