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DOCR reports steep reductions in hepatitis C cases after treatment regimen change; requests $1.3 million for next biennium
Summary
DOCR medical staff told the appropriations committee the department will have treated the in‑custody hepatitis C caseload by mid‑biennium using an 8‑week regimen supported by new protocols and state lab partnerships; the department requested $1.3 million to treat incoming cases next biennium and described expanded STD screening initiatives.
Agency medical officials told the Appropriations — Human Resources Section on Thursday that DOCR’s hepatitis C treatment program has produced large reductions in prevalence among people entering custody and described continued funding needs.
Jessica Wilkins, DOCR chief nursing officer, said the department expects to have treated about 241 hepatitis C patients by February 2025 and projected the number treated to reach about 297 by the end of the biennium. Wilkins said DOCR adopted an 8‑week antiviral regimen after identifying an evidence base (identified by DOCR clinical staff and Dr.…
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