Treatment Barriers in Asian Communities in the US

This episode is part of a larger discussion that comes from “Partnering With Patients: Overcoming Barriers to HBV Care in Asian Communities in the US.” First, Melinda Tran discusses treatment and retention of HBV care in Asian Communities in the US with Jennifer Wild, MS, BSN, RN, OCN, and Thuan Vu, MD. Their conversation offers an interesting mix of insights from the point of view of patient advocates and healthcare providers.

Topics include barriers to treatment—like a lack of insurance coverage and financial support, complexities in treatment guidelines, psychosocial factors—and addressing practical solutions to these barriers.