Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C: Counseling Regarding Use of Contraception Prior to Antiviral Treatment

Date Reviewed: July 26, 2014

Discussion and Shared Decision Making Surrounding Treatment Options

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of hepatitis C with whom a physician or other qualified healthcare professional reviewed the range of treatment options appropriate to their genotype and demonstrated a shared decision making approach with the patient. To meet the measure, there must be documentation in the patient record of a discussion between the physician or other qualified healthcare professional and the patient that includes all of the following: treatment choices appropriate to genotype, risks and benefits, evidence of effectiveness, and patient preferences toward treatment.

Date Reviewed: November 19, 2017

Annual Hepatitis C Virus Screening for Patients who are Active Injection Drug Users

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are active injection drug users who received screening for HCV infection within the 12 month reporting period.

Date Reviewed: November 19, 2017

Hepatitis C: Hepatitis B Vaccination

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of hepatitis C who have received at least one injection of hepatitis B vaccine, or who have documented immunity to hepatitis B

Date Reviewed: July 26, 2014