

State of Viral Hepatitis During COVID-19
In collaboration with the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR), the Hepatitis Education Project (HEP), NASTAD, Hep B United, Hepatitis B Foundation, and National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO), HepVu created a factsheet outlining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on viral hepatitis and the experiences of clinical providers, community-based organizations, and health departments during COVID-19. Link to Full-page PDF


Addressing Disparities in California’s Testing and Treatment for Hepatitis B and C
Article linked from: https://a28.asmdc.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease all recommend testing of adults for hepatitis B and C. SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) and Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) on Monday announced the introduction of AB 789 to close disparities in diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B and C by