Essential components of effective HIV care: a policy paper of the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antiretroviral agents and effective HIV care management transformed HIV disease from a death sentence to a chronic condition for many in the United States. A comprehensive HIV care model was developed to meet the complex needs of HIV patients, with support from the Ryan White program, the Veterans Administration, and others. This paper identifies the essential components of an effective HIV care model. As access to health care expands under the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, it will be critical to build upon the HIV care model to realize positive health outcomes for people with HIV infection.
Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. jgallant@jhmi.edu
Joel E
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Gallant
Adaora A
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Adimora
J Kevin
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Carmichael
Michael
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Horberg
Mari
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Kitahata
E Byrd
EB
Quinlivan
James L
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Raper
Peter
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Selwyn
Steven Bruce
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Williams
D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States