Risk Of Developing Liver Cancer After HCV Treatment

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Washington state told to lift restrictions on hepatitis C medicines

Washington state told to lift restrictions on hepatitis C medicines



The Washington state Medicaid program has been ordered to lift restrictions on coverage of pricey hepatitis C treatments, according to a preliminary injunction issued Friday by a federal judge in Seattle. 
 The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by state residents who claim the drugs are “medically necessary,” and that the decision by the Washington State Health Care Authority to provide coverage to only the sickest patients had caused them harm.
Continue reading...

No comments:

Post a Comment