Many don't associate emergency medicine with public health opportunities, but the emergency department is often the only access point for many in our society, especially those at higher risk. In this episode, we talk about the UK HCV screening and treatment program with Dr. Daniel Moore. Not only can this make a significant positive impact in your community, but could be a business strategy for your group/facility...making money while saving (more) money.
https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/research/hcv
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34381848/
https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/hepatitis-c-screenings-show-benefits-patient-care
ACEP Frontline - Emergency Medicine