Due to the high prevalence of viral hepatitis, HIV, and STIs in correctional facilities, as well as, the opportunity for high-impact interventions to be implemented, many health department viral hepatitis, HIV, and STI programs (prevention programs) have established collaborative partnerships with correctional facilities in their jurisdiction. These include forming financial relationships to provide viral hepatitis, HIV, and STI services.
“A Syndemic Approach to STD 340B Correctional Facility Partnerships for Health Department Prevention Programs” was developed by NASTAD and the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD), and outlines 340B eligibility and considerations including prevention program collaboration, service integration, partnership management, and 340B cost savings taking into consideration prevention funding under the statutory authority of Section 318.