2230. Treatment Outcomes for Hepatitis C Patients from Two Federally Qualified Community Health Centers in South Carolina

摘要

BackgroundApproximately 3.9 million Americans live with chronic Hepatitis C virus (CHCV). Major advances have been made in the treatment of CHCV, with the availability of oral directly acting antiviral (DAA) regimens. However, significant barriers to treatment remain for patients accessing safety net providers for care. In 2011, 61,294 Community Health Center (CHC) patients had Hepatitis C as their primary diagnosis. This study provides insight into unique CHC patient characteristics and outcomes of care at two federally qualified health centers (FQHC).