Non-NIP vaccine financing sources include out-of-pocket payments, government fiscal, health insurance and other external funds. These four channels differ in vaccine types covered, costs, and target populations, each with unique challenges and opportunities. High out-of-pocket costs remain a significa...
NIPN was established in July 2009 to support existing IPs and nurture the development of IPs in other states. NIPN's membership is detailed in Table 1. NIPN's leadership group, comprising 5 IP leaders, meets monthly by conference call, and the steering committee, which includes representation...
The second case is a young man who discontinued ETV because he lost his medical insurance. During antiviral therapy he had normal ALT and undetectable VL. Five months later, he presented ALT 5xULN, jaundice and high VL. The patient renewed his insurance and ETV was reinitiated, with good ...