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Universal opt-out HCV testing on entry in California state prisons enables cross-sectional assessment of testing and treatment outcomes among people entering custody.
- Why it matters: HCV remains a key health concern in correctional settings, and universal opt-out testing is intended to improve identification and linkage to care.
- What they did: In a cross-sectional design, investigators evaluated HCV testing and treatment outcomes for individuals entering California state prisons under universal opt-out testing on entry.
- The result: The study provides a snapshot of how testing and treatment are occurring in this specific opt-out implementation, informing evaluation of entry-based HCV care in California prisons.
The findingWhy it mattersWhat they didThe result
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