This course is designed for primary care providers who wish to start treating their HCV-positive patients on-site, rather than referring them to specialists. It includes the latest treatment considerations, drug interactions, treating patients with substance use disorders, as well as information on prior authorization, patient education and adherence. The didactic half-day will be followed by a half-day clinical case discussion on HCV mono-infected patients. Faculty include Jay Kostman, MD (Medical Director, John Bell Health Center, Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers) and David Koren, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Infectious Diseases/HIV, Temple University Hospital. This program is sponsored in collaboration with the Viral Hepatitis Program, Division of Disease Control, Philadelphia Department of Public Health. 

Didactic Half-Day: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:00am ET - 12:25pm ET

Half-Day Clinical Case Discussion: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:00am ET - 12:30pm ET

CME credit offered.

If you have questions about the course, call Susan Thompson, 215.246.5324.