hepatitis c

Thousands die from hepatitis C every year, even though we have a nearly foolproof cure. A new plan would change that.
The state was reportedly neglecting to treat patients with the disease due to the cost of the drugs that cure it.
Louisiana and Washington want to pay a flat fee to hepatitis C drug makers, such as Gilead, AbbVie and Merck, for unlimited meds each year.
Hepatitis C kills far more Americans than any other infectious disease.
The two were diagnosed at the same time after sharing a tattoo needle.
Now that we have a way to cure this disease, the millions who have Hep C all want access to the pricey drugs.