Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2018 Jun;32(2):281-292.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2018.02.011.

Hepatitis C Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs: Building a Foundation for Success

Pamela S Belperio  1 , Maggie Chartier  2 , Rachel I Gonzalez  3 , Angela M Park  4 , David B Ross  2 , Tim R Morgan  5 , Lisa I Backus  6
Affiliations
Review

Hepatitis C Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs: Building a Foundation for Success

Pamela S Belperio et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made significant progress in treating hepatitis C virus, experiencing more than a 75% reduction in veterans remaining to be treated since the availability of oral direct-acting antivirals. Hepatitis C Innovation Teams use lean process improvement and system redesign, resulting in practice models that address gaps in care. The key to success is creative improvements in veteran access to providers, including expanded use of nonphysician providers, video telehealth, and electronic technologies. Population health management tools monitor and identify trends in care, helping the VA tailor care and address barriers.

Keywords: Direct-acting antiviral; Hepatitis C; Innovation; Population health; SVR; System redesign; Veterans.

PubMed Disclaimer

Substances