This presentation features the Referral on Release (RoR) program, which connects those recently released from incarceration who are positive with hepatitis C virus to treatment near their release location. Presenters discuss the need for such a program to provide assistance to this population in accessing treatment, initial set-up challenges, successes, lessons learned during the first year, and changes made for improvement. Evidence-based strategies will be shared for others wishing to set up similar programs.

Educational Objectives

• Identify the need for HCV treatment programs for the recently released population
• Summarize challenges faced in the initial setup of the RoR program
• Discuss important lessons to keep in mind when creating a program for HCV care after reentry

Level Intermediate

Supported by an independent educational grant from Gilead Sciences.