USPSTF Recommends Screening for Hepatitis C

On Aug. 27, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended screening for hepatitis C virus in adults ages 18-79. The Task Force also suggests that clinicians consider screening patients who are younger than age 18 and older than age 79 if they are at high risk for infection. USPSTF is currently seeking comments on their recommendation until Sept. 23. Individuals interested in reviewing the USPSTF recommendation or commenting on it can access it here as well as a press statement on the recommendation here.

Other articles in the September 2019 ePolicy News:

Medicare Laboratory DOS Proposal Threatens Laboratory Revenues
NSH Endorses ASCP Position on Anthem Payment Rates
ASCP Still Urging Lab Community to Contact Congress About Surprise Billing

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