Managed Healthcare Executive September 26, 2023
An HHS Office of Inspector General report found that 23% were missing viral load tests, 11% were missing antiretrovials prescriptions, and 10% were missing medical visits
The goal of treatment and care for individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is to achieve viral suppression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines viral suppression in HIV as having less than 200 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood. This level is considered very low or undetectable if HIV does not show up in viral load tests.
Achieving and maintaining viral suppression prevents illness from HIV as well as transmission of the virus. Recognizing the importance of achieving that goal, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
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