2020 Webinar: Novel Models for HCV Care Delivery-Novel Models for HCV Care Delivery

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The webinar discussed strategies to improve HCV care in different settings, including urban communities, rural areas, and through telehealth. Dr. John Scott discussed the use of telemedicine and digital health technologies to deliver effective HCV care and reach more patients. He highlighted the different models of telehealth, such as live synchronous video visits, store-and-forward consultations, remote monitoring, and case-based teleconferencing. Dr. Jennifer Price shared the experience of the San Francisco Hep C elimination initiative, which focuses on increasing awareness, screening, linkage to care, and access to treatment. She discussed the use of peer navigation programs and mobile delivery vans to reach marginalized communities and provide on-site HCV care. Dr. Sally Hodder talked about the challenges and strategies in delivering HCV care in rural America. She emphasized the importance of integrating services and leveraging telemedicine and Project ECLO to enhance access to care. The speakers also addressed some of the barriers faced by patients, including lack of insurance, transportation issues, stigma, and lack of access to specialty providers. They discussed the importance of addressing these barriers through initiatives such as Medicaid expansion, telemedicine, integrated care models, and peer navigation programs. In conclusion, the speakers highlighted the importance of adopting innovative approaches to improve HCV care and eliminate disparities in different communities.

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Moderators: Lisa Catalli, MSN, NP-BC
Presenters: John D. Scott, MD, MSc, Jennifer C. Price, MD, PhD and Sally Hodder, MD

Keywords

HCV care

telehealth

telemedicine

digital health technologies

San Francisco Hep C elimination initiative

peer navigation programs

rural America

access to care

barriers

disparities