Testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the US has only marginally increased since 2013 among baby boomers despite a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that all persons born between 1945 and 1965 should be tested for HCV at least once. This according to a new report that showed limited coverage of HCV testing in the US between 2013-2017. Among the highlights:

• HCV testing coverage marginally increased between 2013 and 2017 in the US household population among persons born in 1966-1994 (13.2% to 16.8%) and those born in 1945-1965 (12.3% to 17.3%).
• In both populations, disparities in testing coverage were noted by education level, type of health insurance coverage, and geographic region.