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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedClements KM, Kunte PS, Clark MA
Uptake of hepatitis C virus treatment in a multi-state Medicaid population, 2013-2017.
The purpose of this study was to explore trends in the direct acting antiviral (DAA) uptake in a multi-state Medicaid population with hepatitis C virus (HCV) prior to and after ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) approval and changes in prior authorization (PA) requirements. The researchers analyzed annual enrollment, medical, and pharmacy claims for 38,302 to 45,005 people per year in four states, between December 2013 and December 2017. The study found that uptake increased from 0.34% per month in October 2014 to 0.70% per month after LDV/SOF approval and increased relative to the pre-LDV/SOV trend through June 2016. Uptake increased to 1.18% per month after PA change and remained static through 2017. In plans with few or no requirements through 2017, uptake increased to 1.19% per month after LDV/SOF approval and remained static through 2017, with 22.2% cumulatively treated. Among plans that lifted PA requirements from three to zero in mid-2016, uptake did not increase after LDV/SOF approval but did increase to 1.41% per month after PA change, with 18.1% cumulatively treated. The researchers concluded that LDV/SOF approval and lifting PA requirements led to an increase in uptake followed by static monthly utilization, and HCV treatment increased through 2017.
AHRQ-funded; HS025717.
Citation: Clements KM, Kunte PS, Clark MA .
Uptake of hepatitis C virus treatment in a multi-state Medicaid population, 2013-2017.
Health Serv Res 2022 Dec;57(6):1312-20. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.13994..
Keywords: Hepatitis, Medicaid, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare Utilization
Crowell TA, Berry SA, Fleishman JA
AHRQ Author: Fleishman JA
Impact of hepatitis coinfection on healthcare utilization among persons living with HIV.
The purpose of this study is to characterize the impact of hepatitis coinfection on utilization of primary HIV care, mental health, and inpatient services. It found no difference in primary HIV care utilization according to hepatitis serostatus. However, patients with HIV/HCV coinfection demonstrated higher rates of mental health visits than any of the other groups examined.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; ; 290201100007C.
Citation: Crowell TA, Berry SA, Fleishman JA .
Impact of hepatitis coinfection on healthcare utilization among persons living with HIV.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2015 Apr;68(4):425-31. doi: 10.1097/qai.0000000000000490..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis, Healthcare Utilization, Behavioral Health
Yehia BR, Herati RS, Fleishman JA
AHRQ Author: Fleishman JA
Hepatitis C virus testing in adults living with HIV: a need for improved screening efforts.
The authors sought to understand hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing practices in people living with HIV (PLWH) in order to improve compliance with guidelines and help identify areas for future intervention. They concluded that additional efforts to improve compliance with HCV testing guidelines are needed.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201100007C.
Citation: Yehia BR, Herati RS, Fleishman JA .
Hepatitis C virus testing in adults living with HIV: a need for improved screening efforts.
PLoS One 2014 Jul 17;9(7):e102766. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0102766.
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Keywords: Guidelines, Healthcare Utilization, Hepatitis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Screening