The national hepatitis C elimination initiative provides an opportunity to dramatically expand access to hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment and put the US on a path to eliminating hepatitis C. Our objective was to project the health benefits and cost savings of this initiative. A previously...

Virtual appointments between patients and healthcare providers (through phone calls, e-mail and web based applications) can provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional office appointments for managing chronic conditions via regular monitoring, symptomatic treatment and education. Virtual...