This discussion aims to address and share the success stories of managing patients with hepatitis C in jails and prisons. Topics for consideration include genotypes, simplified treatment, community resources, 340b programs, patient follow up, how to handle reinfection vs. treatment failure, clinical decision support tools, patient registries, and more.

Educational Objectives

• Identify the challenges of managing hepatitis C patients in jail vs. prison and how to optimize success
• Describe strategies to mitigate costs of hepatitis C treatment
• Discuss where to find information regarding challenging patients and when to refer to specialists