Community clinics are often the first point of contact for patients living with Hepatitis C. They provide trusted care, identify risk factors, and help patients access essential health services. But for many clinics, managing Hepatitis C treatment can be challenging due to staffing limitations, medication navigation requirements, insurance barriers, and the complexity of ongoing follow-up care.
That’s where strong referral partnerships can improve outcomes.
Oklahoma continues to experience some of the highest Hepatitis C rates in the nation, and the state leads the country in Hepatitis C-related deaths. Early diagnosis and treatment remain critical to reducing long-term health complications and improving quality of life.
One of the most effective ways clinics can improve Hepatitis C outcomes is by ensuring patients have a clear path from diagnosis to treatment.
At HOPE, patients can receive Hepatitis C testing, treatment, care coordination, and follow-up support through a single organization. This approach helps reduce delays in care and minimizes the risk of patients falling through the cracks between diagnosis and treatment.
HOPE’s team can assist with:
- Confirmatory testing
- Treatment appointments
- Medication navigation
- Insurance and financial assistance support
- Ongoing patient follow-up
Additionally, HOPE now offers same day test-to-treat, where a patient receives an initial test, an confirmatory test and can start treatment on the same day, eliminating the need for more trips to the clinic.
In 2025, HOPE provided 812 Hepatitis C tests, representing a 168% increase over 2024. This growth reflects both increased community awareness and the importance of accessible testing and treatment services.
If your organization serves patients who may be at risk for Hepatitis C, HOPE welcomes opportunities to collaborate and support treatment efforts in Tulsa. Feel free to refer a patient via our patient referral form on our website, or give us a call. We can take it from there and contact the patient to get started.