Outcomes of Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Primary Care Providers

The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model was developed to improve access to care for underserved populations with complex health problems such as hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. With the use of video-conferencing technology, the ECHO program trains primary care providers to treat complex diseases.We conducted a prospective cohort study comparing treatment for HCV infection at the University of New Mexico (UNM) HCV clinic...