The Effect of Medical Advances on Insurance ... - Actuary.com
The Effect of Medical Advances on Insurance ... - Actuary.com
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Bottom Line – Chr<strong>on</strong>ic HBV<br />
• US remains low prevalence country for chr<strong>on</strong>ic HBV<br />
• Vaccinati<strong>on</strong> plus effective therapies intended to reduce<br />
impact here<br />
• HBV testing for cause (elevated LFT’s) ) am<strong>on</strong>g PI’s s no<br />
l<strong>on</strong>ger <strong>com</strong>m<strong>on</strong>ly d<strong>on</strong>e – reas<strong>on</strong>able but…<br />
• Chr<strong>on</strong>ic HBV am<strong>on</strong>g immigrants from high prevalence<br />
areas should not be overlooked in risk assessment<br />
• Screening for HBV may remain a cost effective tool for<br />
pers<strong>on</strong>s born in high prevalence areas
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