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Barriers to Treatment Access for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Case Series.

Authors :
Millman AJ
Ntiri-Reid B
Irvin R
Kaufmann MH
Aronsohn A
Duchin JS
Scott JD
Vellozzi C
Source :
Topics in antiviral medicine [Top Antivir Med] 2017 Jul/Aug; Vol. 25 (3), pp. 110-113.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Restrictive policies on access to new, curative hepatitis C treatments represent a substantial barrier to treating patients infected with hepatitis C. This case series demonstrates challenges experienced by patients and practitioners in accessing these treatments and highlights several strategies for navigating the treatment preauthorization process.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2161-5853
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Topics in antiviral medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28820726