Guests: Dr. Ankita Sagar, System VP for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction, Physician Enterprise and Dr. Nick Stine, System SVP Population Health, Physician Enterprise.
Overview: Screening and Treatment of Hepatitis C. CommonSpirit Health is pioneering clinical standards in the treatment of Hepatitis C to ensure our physicians and APPs are equipped with the necessary tools to identify and treat positive cases.
During this 5-minute check in we discuss this important topic including:
- Advancements and breakthroughs in treatment
- Updated guidelines and resources available (including pharmacy and virtual screening tool)
- The imperative to screen all adult patients at least once in their lifetime
Watch the Grand Rounds for an in depth conversation on this important topic with system experts covering screening, management, treatment, and our virtual screening tool through Baylor St. Luke’s Project ECHO program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LceAEdoTcE
Preview of upcoming topics:
Flu/RSV/COVID
Asthma
Mythbusting
In the headlines: Coffee consumption and impact on health as well as FDA panel says a common decongestant is ineffective
