Hepatitis Education Project

What Hepatitis Education Project does

The Hepatitis Education Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded circa 1993-1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It delivers free viral hepatitis services — including testing, care coordination, treatment linkage, and harm reduction programming — to populations historically underserved by mainstream healthcare, with a particular emphasis on people who are incarcerated, court-involved, or otherwise at elevated risk of hepatitis B and C infection.

The organization operates two national initiatives, the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) and the National Hepatitis Corrections Network (NHCN), which extend its programmatic reach beyond direct local service into national advocacy, network coordination, and corrections-based health policy. It maintains long-standing institutional partnerships with the Washington State Department of Corrections (since 2004), King County Correctional Facility (since 2006), Seattle Municipal Court, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Its business model is grant-funded nonprofit operations: services are provided at no cost to beneficiaries, and revenue is derived from government grants, foundation funding, and contracted public-sector partnerships. The organization is staffed by 11-50 employees and is currently operating under a published Strategic Plan covering 2024-2026. Leadership includes Apoorva Mallya, recruited from the Gates Foundation, signaling an elevated fundraising and strategic capacity posture.

Name

Hepatitis Education Project

Legal name

Hepatitis Education Project

Website

https://hep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hepatitis Education Project is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free viral hepatitis testing, care coordination, treatment, and harm reduction services to at-risk populations, and operating two national initiatives (NVHR and NHCN) focused on hepatitis advocacy and corrections-based healthcare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Hepatology (Viral Hepatitis) (HLAKAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Communicable Disease Control Programs (TB, HIV/STIs, Hepatitis) (BPAIAJAH), Funding, Reimbursement & Vaccines-for-Children (VFC)/Public Purchase Programs (HLAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Viral hepatitis services
• Harm reduction services
• Syringe service programs
• Correctional health programs
• Hepatitis C elimination

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic/Fundraising Revenue: HEP is a nonprofit organization that receives funding from a diversity of sources including foundations, governments, individual donors, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies. Revenue supports direct patient services and advocacy programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hepatitis Education Project delivers free viral hepatitis prevention, testing, care coordination, and treatment linkage services directly to individuals affected by hepatitis B and C in Seattle/King County. The organization also operates a syringe service program, drug checking, hepatitis vaccinations, and the Seattle STEP Clinic (a harm reduction and MOUD collaboration). Beyond direct services, HEP runs state-level correctional health programming and national advocacy initiatives (NVHR and NHCN) to drive hepatitis elimination policy.

Product overview

Hepatitis Education Project is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of viral hepatitis services through local, state, and national programs. At the local level, HEP provides direct patient services including Viral Hepatitis Care Coordination, the Seattle STEP Clinic (a collaboration with Seattle Roots Community Health offering medication-assisted treatment), Harm Reduction Services with syringe exchange, hepatitis testing (A, B, and C), and vaccination services. At the state level, HEP operates the Washington State Hepatitis C Elimination initiative with a Correctional Health Program. At the national level, HEP manages the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) and National Hepatitis Corrections Network (NHCN) initiatives, which include policy resources like the Hepatitis C: State of Medicaid Access project, HepNET, Voices4Hep, and PIX. The organization also provides free, anonymous drug checking services using FTIR Spectrometer technology. The portfolio operates as an integrated service model combining direct clinical care, harm reduction, advocacy, education, and national coalition building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR): An initiative of Hepatitis Education Project that expands capacity of advocates, community organizations, health care providers, and public health professionals to eliminate viral hepatitis in the U.S.
• National Hepatitis Corrections Network (NHCN)

Products and services

• Viral Hepatitis Care Coordination One-to-one care coordination for people with hepatitis C, facilitating access to testing, diagnosis, treatment, and resources. Free screening, care coordination, and diagnosis are provided with no insurance required.
• Seattle STEP Clinic A collaboration combining HEP's harm reduction mission with Seattle Roots Community Health's medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services. Provides evidence-based, low-barrier, wrap-around care centered on each client's needs.
• Harm Reduction Services (Syringe Service Program) In-house syringe service program open 4 days a week (Mon-Thu, 12:30pm-5:30pm). Provides harm reduction supplies, information, resources, referrals, and safer use consultation.
• Hepatitis A & B Vaccination Vaccination services offering monovalent hepatitis A or B vaccine as well as combination vaccine, with no appointment necessary.
• Hepatitis C Testing Free rapid hepatitis C antibody testing with results in 20 minutes, plus confirmatory PCR testing for active infection detection, with gift card incentives.
• Hepatitis B Testing Blood draw testing that determines vaccination needs, exposure status, and active hepatitis B infection, with results in approximately one week.
• Drug Checking Service Free, anonymous substance analysis using FTIR Spectrometer and immunoassay test strips to detect fentanyl, xylazine, and other substances in approximately 15 minutes.
• Correctional Health Program Viral hepatitis education, testing, and treatment services in Washington State correctional facilities since 2004, including peer educator training through the SHIELD program.
• National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) An initiative of HEP that expands capacity of advocates, community organizations, healthcare providers, and public health professionals to eliminate viral hepatitis through advocacy, education, and support to national, state, and local partners.
• National Hepatitis Corrections Network (NHCN) A network of people with an interest in hepatitis C in corrections, supporting a public health approach to hepatitis education, prevention, testing, and treatment in prisons and jails. Network partners include correctional administrators, healthcare providers, researchers, legal and policy stakeholders, community-based organizations, and educators.
• Hepatitis C: State of Medicaid Access An in-depth evaluation project providing state-by-state analysis of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) access for hepatitis C treatment in Medicaid programs.
• Hepatitis Network for Education and Testing (HepNET) A network focused on identifying and addressing unmet needs of people who inject drugs to improve their access to viral hepatitis care.
• Voices4Hep A network of patient, provider, and community advocates taking action in their communities to eliminate viral hepatitis.
• Policy Innovation Exchange (PIX) A national resource for state and local decision-makers, public health departments, and stakeholders to improve public health outcomes for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB Prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2004, contracted by Washington State DOC for viral hepatitis training at prisons
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015HEP collaborated with prison administrators to adapt the SHIELD (Self Help in Eliminating Life-threatening Diseases) curriculum for the correctional setting, incorporating viral hepatitis education. SHIELD is an evidence-based HIV harm reduction intervention supported by CDC.
• King County Correctional FacilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Since 2006, HEP has conducted viral hepatitis and harm reduction trainings at the King County Correctional Facility.
• Seattle Municipal CourtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership to expand educational opportunities for people who are justice-involved throughout King County.
• Washington State Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Since 2004, HEP has been contracted to conduct viral hepatitis and peer educator trainings at prisons and work release facilities throughout Washington State. Supports hepatitis C elimination efforts in correctional settings.
• Seattle Roots Community HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the Seattle STEP Clinic combining Hepatitis Education Project's harm reduction mission with Seattle Roots Community Health's MOUD (medications for opioid use disorder) services. Provides low-barrier, wrap-around care for patients.
• Collateral Repair ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to war refugees based in Amman, Jordan. Apoorva Mallya (HEP Executive Director) serves on the board of this organization.
• National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVHR is an initiative of the Hepatitis Education Project that expands capacity of advocates, community organizations, healthcare providers, and public health professionals to eliminate viral hepatitis through advocacy, education, and support to national, state and local partners.
• National Hepatitis Corrections NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of people with interest in hepatitis C in corrections, supporting a public health approach to hepatitis education, prevention, testing, and treatment in prisons and jails. Partners include correctional administrators, healthcare providers, researchers, legal and policy stakeholders, community-based organizations, and educators.
• Hepatitis Network for Education and Testing (HepNET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork focused on identifying and addressing unmet needs of people who inject drugs to improve their access to viral hepatitis care.
• Voices4HepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of patient, provider, and community advocates taking action in their communities to eliminate viral hepatitis.
• Coalition for Global Hepatitis EliminationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working to eliminate viral hepatitis globally. Co-published commentary in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology documenting impacts of global health funding cuts on hepatitis elimination efforts.
• World Hepatitis AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal advocacy organization for viral hepatitis. Co-published commentary documenting impacts of global health funding cuts on hepatitis elimination efforts.
• Hepatitis Elimination LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization co-publishing commentary on global health funding cuts and viral hepatitis elimination efforts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NASTAD (National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors): National association representing state HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis program directors. Partners with NVHR in the policy ecosystem HEP operates in, and is a comparable national public-health coalition focused on HIV/viral hepatitis/STI programs.
• Drug Policy Alliance: National harm-reduction and drug-policy advocacy organization (which absorbed the Harm Reduction Coalition). Overlaps with HEP's harm-reduction mission and federal/state advocacy, but at broader drug-policy rather than hepatitis-specific scope.
• American Liver Foundation: National nonprofit providing education, research funding, and advocacy across all liver diseases including viral hepatitis. HEP is narrower and more service-delivery oriented (direct patient care, harm reduction, correctional programs), making ALF a broader incumbent rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Hepatitis B Foundation: National nonprofit dedicated to hepatitis B awareness, prevention, and treatment, with research and patient-advocacy programs. Directly comparable as a single-disease-focused hepatitis nonprofit offering patient services, education, and national advocacy.
• Caring Ambassadors Program: Nonprofit focused on hepatitis C and lung cancer patient navigation and advocacy. Operates in the same hepatitis-C patient-services and advocacy niche as HEP and is a member of the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable network.
• Liver Health Connection (formerly Hep C Connection): Colorado-based nonprofit providing hepatitis C and liver-disease education, testing, and patient navigation, with a similar model to HEP's care-coordination and community-testing services, though in a different state.

Emerging players

• Treatment Action Group (TAG): Independent activist and community-research organization working on HIV, HCV, and TB treatment access. Comparable as a policy/research-focused nonprofit intersecting with NVHR and the global hepatitis elimination advocacy HEP supports.
• AIDS United: National nonprofit focused on HIV policy, advocacy, and grantmaking with overlap into viral hepatitis co-infection work. Comparable in that it combines direct-service funding, policy advocacy, and national coalition management, though primarily HIV-centered.

Regional players

• Hep Free Hawaii: Hawaii-based hepatitis elimination coalition providing testing, education, and advocacy. Comparable as a geographically-bounded viral hepatitis nonprofit following a similar care-coordination and community-outreach model, but operating in a different state.
• San Francisco Hep B Free: Bay Area coalition dedicated to hepatitis B screening, vaccination, and linkage to care. Operates a similar city/region-based hepatitis elimination model to HEP's local Seattle work, but focused on HBV rather than HCV and in a different metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HEPorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hepatitis-education-project
• Instagraminstagram.com/hep_org
• Xx.com/HEP_org

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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