Medical Policies

Last updated on August 4th, 2022 at 11:21 am

COVID-19 Alert Policy

COVID-19 Alert Your health and safety continue to be our number one priority. American Liver Foundation (ALF) staff, board of directors […]

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HCV Screening Recommendations from US Preventative Services Task Force

Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They […]

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Hepatitis A Policy

Executive Statement The American Liver Foundation recognizes the significant burden of hepatitis A infection for U.S. families and communities. Each year, […]

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Hepatitis C Testing Policy

Hepatitis C Testing The Importance of Expanding Age Based Screening and Developing a Standard of Care for Individuals with Opioid Use […]

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Incarcerated Persons

Recommendations for the prevention and control of viral Hepatitis among incarcerated persons Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Consultants Meeting […]

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Needle Exchange Policy

American Liver Foundation position on needle exchange WHEREAS injection drug users that share needles are at increased risk of contracting hepatitis […]

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Organ Donation Policy

Regarding organ donation benefits, the American Liver Foundation resolves that: Organs should not be bought or sold; Donation of organs should not […]

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Position on the Use and Care of Animals in Research

The American Liver Foundation supports the responsible and humane use of animals in research. Animal research has yielded crucial advances in […]

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Position Statement on Hepatitis A and Vaccination

WHEREAS, the hepatitis A virus (HAV) is hardy and continuously reintroduced into the US; WHEREAS, that HAV is an important illness, […]

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