Population-based hepatitis C surveillance and treatment in a national managed care organization.

Abstract

Of the total population, 0.7% were tested for HCV, of whom 6.7% were diagnosed as having chronic HCV. Although women were more likely to undergo testing, prevalence and therapy rates for chronic HCV were higher in men. Most patients did not receive recommended baseline and follow-up testing, and the approximate 30% therapy rate suggested that many patients with HCV remain untreated.