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The AJMC® HIV compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for the condition, including disparities in care, prevention of infection among at-risk groups, and the importance of viral suppression.

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Patients With HIV May Have High Prevalence of Long COVID

January 15th 2025

Although the association between HIV and long COVID was inconclusive, the prevalence of long COVID in patients with HIV was high.

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Updated Guidelines Allow Men Who Have Sex With Men to Join National Blood Donor Month Efforts

January 14th 2025

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Enhancing HIV Outcomes in Adolescents Can Be Done Through Evidence-Based Interventions

January 10th 2025

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Thyroid Abnormalities Possible in Patients Living With HIV

January 6th 2025

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People Living With HIV Satisfied With Telemedicine During Pandemic

January 5th 2025

Clarifying USPSTF Recommendations for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

This discussion focuses on how to address barriers and disparities as obstacles to using PrEP, with a focus on USPSTF PrEP guidelines and ACA Part 47 for payers and providers.

This multi-stakeholder roundtable panel discussion will focus on how to address barriers and disparities as obstacles to the use of PrEP, with a focus on increased understanding and education around US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) PrEP guidelines and Affordable Care Act Part 47 for payers and providers.
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January 15th 2025

Navigating the HIV Treatment Frontier: Equipping Managed Care Professionals With Strategies for Innovation, Access, and Adherence

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Damaged Immune Receptor Could Lead to More Severe Comorbidities in HIV, Study Finds
January 14th 2019

Damaged Immune Receptor Could Lead to More Severe Comorbidities in HIV, Study Finds

Samantha DiGrande
While treatment for HIV has made tremendous strides over the past few decades, many patients with the infection still struggle with comorbidities such as chronic inflammation, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems, among others. In a recent study, researchers at Michigan State University sought to understand why patients with HIV develop such complications.
Following Discrimination Allegations, Insurer Will Stop Denying Coverage Based on PrEP Usage
January 11th 2019

Following Discrimination Allegations, Insurer Will Stop Denying Coverage Based on PrEP Usage

Jaime Rosenberg
Mutual of Omaha has agreed to no longer deny life insurance and long-term insurance to people using Truvada for HIV prevention following allegations of discrimination in 2 separate settlements.
State Data Show Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV, Syphilis Diagnoses Among MSM
January 8th 2019

State Data Show Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV, Syphilis Diagnoses Among MSM

Jaime Rosenberg
Using state-level surveillance data of reported HIV and syphilis cases among men who have sex with men (MSM), researchers found a widely disparate impact of HIV and syphilis among black and Hispanic MSM compared with white MSM.
People Living With HIV Have 2-Fold Risk of Heart Failure
January 5th 2019

People Living With HIV Have 2-Fold Risk of Heart Failure

Jaime Rosenberg
People living with HIV are at a greater risk for incident heart failure, with those with higher viral loads and lower CD4+ T cell counts having the greatest risk.
Study Finds No Decrease in Health-Related QOL Among High-Risk Individuals Starting PrEP for HIV
January 3rd 2019

Study Finds No Decrease in Health-Related QOL Among High-Risk Individuals Starting PrEP for HIV

Jaime Rosenberg
Quality of life (QOL) in at-risk individuals starting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention is similar to that in the general population and is maintained over time.
Study Identifies Inverse Relationship Between Minimum Wage, HIV Diagnoses Among Black Men, Women
December 27th 2018

Study Identifies Inverse Relationship Between Minimum Wage, HIV Diagnoses Among Black Men, Women

Jaime Rosenberg
Metropolitan areas with a minimum wage that was $1 higher at baseline had a 27.12% lower rate of newly diagnosed HIV cases among black residents.
Single-Tablet Regimens Produce Better HIV Virologic Response Than Multiple-Tablet Regimens
December 26th 2018

Single-Tablet Regimens Produce Better HIV Virologic Response Than Multiple-Tablet Regimens

Jaime Rosenberg
According to a new study, single-tablet regimens may provide better virologic response and control than multiple-tablet regimens for people living with HIV, likely due to a lower pill burden and, subsequently, better medication adherence.
Diabetes, Cancer Interviews Among Most-Watched Videos of 2018
December 20th 2018

Diabetes, Cancer Interviews Among Most-Watched Videos of 2018

Laura Joszt, MA
Throughout the year, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) offered a number of video programs, including Peer Exchange discussions and interviews, on a range of topics. Here are the most-watched videos published by AJMC® in 2018.
Disparities in HIV Diagnoses Persist Among Black Women in the US
December 20th 2018

Disparities in HIV Diagnoses Persist Among Black Women in the US

Jaime Rosenberg
Despite HIV diagnosis rates decreasing among black women as a whole, disparities in diagnosis rates persist among US- and non–US-born black women.
Study Determines Why Patients With HIV Have Higher Rates of Cancer
December 15th 2018

Study Determines Why Patients With HIV Have Higher Rates of Cancer

Alison Rodriguez
After investigating why patients with HIV have higher rates of cancer than the general population, researchers identified how T-cells move and multiply to invade other cells in these patients.
NIH Announces Funding for HIV Treatment, Prevention Research in Vulnerable Southern Counties
December 13th 2018

NIH Announces Funding for HIV Treatment, Prevention Research in Vulnerable Southern Counties

Jaime Rosenberg
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) said that it will fund a series of collaborations with medical research institutions in the region as part of a new initiative that will expand ongoing research at the NIH-funded Centers for AIDS Research, a group of HIV-focused research institutions focused on reducing the burden of HIV domestically and globally.
NIH Commentary Highlights Importance of Engaging Men in HIV Treatment, Prevention
December 7th 2018

NIH Commentary Highlights Importance of Engaging Men in HIV Treatment, Prevention

Jaime Rosenberg
In a new commentary, scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) assert that engaging men in HIV prevention and care is essential for ending the HIV pandemic.
HIV-2 Just as Deadly as HIV-1, but at a Slower Rate
December 6th 2018

HIV-2 Just as Deadly as HIV-1, but at a Slower Rate

Alison Rodriguez
A recent study compared the time to AIDS and mortality and the CD4 T-cell dynamics between HIV-1 and HIV-2, finding that both groups have a high probability of developing and dying from AIDS without antiretroviral treatment.
Disparities in HIV Care Among Hispanic/Latino Men and Women
December 1st 2018

Disparities in HIV Care Among Hispanic/Latino Men and Women

Alison Rodriguez
A new report from the CDC revealed that it is necessary for providers to be aware of the challenges faced by Hispanics/Latinos with diagnosed HIV and to improve access to ancillary services.
Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—CMS Drug Coverage Changes Draw Ire and Other Health News
December 1st 2018

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—CMS Drug Coverage Changes Draw Ire and Other Health News

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.
Highlighting Progress, Need for Improvement in HIV Epidemic Ahead of World AIDS Day
November 30th 2018

Highlighting Progress, Need for Improvement in HIV Epidemic Ahead of World AIDS Day

Jaime Rosenberg
As the world observes World AIDS Day 2018 on December 1, WalletHub has released an HIV/AIDS report in an effort to increase awareness about the virus.
This Week in Managed Care: November 30, 2018
November 30th 2018

This Week in Managed Care: November 30, 2018

This week, the top managed care news included a CMS plan for changes in drug coverage that brought a wave of criticism; a government task force recommended more people at risk for HIV take pre-exposure prophylaxis, known as PrEP; the American College of Cardiology issued an Expert Consensus Pathway on treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Top 5 AJMC® Articles of November 2018
November 30th 2018

Top 5 AJMC® Articles of November 2018

Here are the top 5 articles for the month of November.
USPSTF Recommends Clinicians Prescribe HIV PrEP to All High-Risk Patients
November 22nd 2018

USPSTF Recommends Clinicians Prescribe HIV PrEP to All High-Risk Patients

Jaime Rosenberg
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending that clinicians offer the treatment to people at high risk of HIV, which will likely increase access to the treatment for those who need it most.
Cellular Proliferation Drives HIV Persistence During Treatment With ART
November 21st 2018

Cellular Proliferation Drives HIV Persistence During Treatment With ART

Jaime Rosenberg
According to a new study, cellular proliferation generates the majority of infected cells during antiretroviral therapy (ART), suggesting that reducing proliferation can decrease the size of the HIV reservoir and work toward a cure.
Following Release From Incarceration, People Living With HIV Have Higher Mortality Rates Than General Population
November 16th 2018

Following Release From Incarceration, People Living With HIV Have Higher Mortality Rates Than General Population

Alison Rodriguez
Following release from prison or jail, people living with HIV have higher mortality rates than the general population, indicating that resources are needed to identify and treat HIV and other medical needs following release from incarceration in order to reduce mortality.
Provider Stigma Toward HIV Slows Prevention Goals
November 15th 2018

Provider Stigma Toward HIV Slows Prevention Goals

Jaime Rosenberg
As physicians have an essential role in the fight against HIV—leading patients through the care continuum—understanding HIV-related stigma among physicians can inform development of interventions to reduce this stigma and promote positive clinical outcomes.
Advance Care Planning Among Adolescent Patients With HIV Lowers Symptoms, Suffering
November 10th 2018

Advance Care Planning Among Adolescent Patients With HIV Lowers Symptoms, Suffering

Alison Rodriguez
Family-centered pediatric advance care planning increased and maintained agreement about goals of care longitudinally, which lowered adolescents’ physical symptoms and suffering.
Hispanics Living With HIV at Increased Risk of HPV-Related Cancers
November 6th 2018

Hispanics Living With HIV at Increased Risk of HPV-Related Cancers

Jaime Rosenberg
Hispanics living with HIV are at an increased risk of developing cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) compared to the general Hispanic population, and among people living with HIV, Hispanics are more likely to be diagnosed with cervical and penile cancer.
Researchers Propose Adding Viral Suppression Within 3 Months of HIV Diagnosis to HIV/AIDS Strategy
November 1st 2018

Researchers Propose Adding Viral Suppression Within 3 Months of HIV Diagnosis to HIV/AIDS Strategy

Jaime Rosenberg
Recognizing a need for an outcome indicator for those newly diagnosed with HIV, researchers have proposed including the percentage of newly diagnosed persons achieving viral suppression within 3 months of diagnosis.
Janssen Releases Long-Term AMBER Trial Data Supporting Safety, Efficacy of Symtuza for HIV
October 30th 2018

Janssen Releases Long-Term AMBER Trial Data Supporting Safety, Efficacy of Symtuza for HIV

Jaime Rosenberg
Building on positive 48-week data, Janssen released 96-week data demonstrating high rates of virogolic suppression and tolerability among antiretroviral therapy-naïve adults with HIV-1.
Retention in HIV Care Decreases Over Time Following Release From Incarceration
October 26th 2018

Retention in HIV Care Decreases Over Time Following Release From Incarceration

Jaime Rosenberg
Following more than 1000 people living with HIV who were recently incarcerated, researchers observed that retention in care diminished significantly over time, but it was associated with HIV care during incarceration, health insurance, case management services, and early linkage to care post release.
Immunotherapy Is Safe for Patients With Cancer Living With HIV
October 25th 2018

Immunotherapy Is Safe for Patients With Cancer Living With HIV

Jaime Rosenberg
According to a study presented at the ESMO 2018 Congress in Munich, Germany, treatment with PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors is a feasible option for patients who have cancer and are living with HIV.
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October 23rd 2018

Drug Market to See More Competition, Launch of Biosimilars in 2019

Mary Caffrey
Express Scripts' Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, gave her overview of the specialty pharmacy pipeline for 2019 and beyond at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2018 meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Population-Level PrEP Roll-Out Associated With Rapid Decline in HIV Diagnoses
October 18th 2018

Population-Level PrEP Roll-Out Associated With Rapid Decline in HIV Diagnoses

Jaime Rosenberg
A population-level roll-out of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV in men who have sex with men resulted in a 25% reduction in HIV diagnoses in just 1 year.
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