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How to Improve HCV Screening Rates: A 6-Step QI Experience

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HCV screening rates improved at one large clinic from 24% to over 90% and were sustained at 1 year. How? With this 6-step intervention.

Source: Trinh J, Turner N. Improving adherence to hepatitis C screening guidelines. BMJ Open Qual. 2018;7:e000108. 

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