Title

Hepatitis C Screening

Authors

Stanley Hunter MD, Fletcher Allen Health Care and the University of Vermont

Document Type

Evidence Review

Subject

Gastrointestinal, Prevention, Population-based Care

Publication Date

8-14-2012

Abstract

Clinical Question: Does screening baby boomers for Hepatitis C decrease mortality and/or save money?

Bottom Line Answer: Age-based screening for hepatitis C is cost effective ($4900 per QALY gained) for those born between 1945 and 1965.

Recommended Citation

Hunter, Stanley MD, "Hepatitis C Screening" (2012). Family Medicine Scholarly Works. 1.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fammed/1

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