Title of Collaborative Activity: |
HHS Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis Interagency Implementation Group (VHIG) |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies review the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations and develop a comprehensive strategic viral hepatitis action plan that would: address IOM recommendations for viral hepatitis prevention, care, and treatment; set forth actions to improve viral hepatitis prevention and ensure that infected persons are identified and provided care and treatment; and improve coordination of all activities related to viral hepatitis across HHS and promote collaborations with other government agencies and nongovernmental organizations. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Research Initiative
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2011 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NIAID, NIDA, NIDDK, NIMHD |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
AHRQ, CDC, CMS, FDA, HRSA, IHS, SAMHSA |
