THE BEGINNING

The Michigan Department of Health + Human Services (MDHHS) embarked on a process to create a Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Elimination Plan in March 2020 (referenced throughout as the Elimination Plan). Michigan HCV leaders saw a unique opportunity to strategically align recent efforts in HCV treatment and prevention and identified funding to support a state-wide strategic planning process. The development of the Elimination Plan took place from March to December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all planning activities and events were completed virtually, using online platforms. MDHHS partnered with the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) to guide the development of the Elimination Plan and serve as a neutral convener and facilitator. During the beginning of the planning process, stakeholders and partners that supported this effort collaboratively created vision and mission statements to guide the plan development process, as well as HCV elimination work more broadly.

THE PLAN

The planning process resulted in three state-wide action plans that were developed by a diverse group of partners, stakeholders, and community members. The action plans were created by workgroups charged with creating goals, objectives, strategies, and outcomes in four critical areas

1. Data and Strategic Information
2. Community-based Responses and Interventions
3. Adult Clinical Strategies
4. Pediatric Clinical Strategies