GHAPP PBC Podcast Series Part 1: Prevalence, Awareness and Identification of PBC

Welcome to Part 1 of our three-part miniseries on Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), recorded live at GHAPP 2024! In this episode, Elizabeth Goacher, FNP (Duke University), Jeremy Davis, NP (Gastrointestinal Specialists, Louisiana), and Allison Moser, NP (Rush University Medical Center, Chicago) discuss the rising prevalence of PBC, increased awareness, and improved identification strategies in clinical practice.

Although PBC is classified as a rare disease, its identification rates are increasing, thanks to better diagnostic tools, heightened primary care awareness, and expanded hepatology workups. Our experts explore whether this trend represents a true increase in prevalence or if improved screening and referrals are leading to earlier diagnosis and more accurate detection.

With newly approved treatments bringing renewed focus to PBC, this conversation also examines how greater access to healthcare, advanced liver disease diagnostics, and growing provider awareness are transforming PBC management. The panel highlights key statistics, such as the estimated prevalence of 1 in 1,000 women over the age of 40, and discusses how evolving treatment landscapes are shaping clinical decision-making.

Watch now to stay informed on the latest developments in PBC awareness and diagnosis. Be sure to check out Parts 2 and 3 for more insights into new therapies and treatment strategies. For additional resources, visit GHAPP.org or download the GHAPP ACE app.