#Rhode Island

A Rhode Island study found that testing for hepatitis C among people on probation is likely a good way to find undiagnosed individuals.

A report via the state’s Public Health Institute shows a rapid increase in diagnoses and hep C-related complications over the last 10 years.

It’s a move that, while saving the state millions of dollars, is keeping hundreds of sick patients from accessing a cure.

Health departments nationwide are switching from paper-based to electronic laboratory reporting (ELR) systems, which will expedite reporting o...