In the Battle Against Hepatitis C, the VA Takes the Lead

In the Battle Against Hepatitis C, the VA Takes the Lead
By Laura Klivans September 21, 2017

The VA has implemented an aggressive effort to screen and treat all veterans under their care for the virus.  Hepatitis C experts and advocates have praised the VA for its proactive approach, and say it should be a model for other government health programs, and even private insurers.

While about 1 percent of the U.S. population is infected with hepatitis C, veterans who use the VA have higher rates, 4.8 percent.

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