WASHINGTON, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine and the Institute for Technology in Health Care have awarded the 2022 Cesar Augusto Caceres Award for Technology in HIV Practice to Dr. Hillary Liss and Dr. Jennifer Jones-Vanderleest of Seattle, Washington. Drs. Liss and Jones-Vanderleest are...
Washington, DC: This week, members of the American Academy of HIV Medicine, the nation’s leading network of HIV care providers, met with Congressional representatives to highlight four critical policy interventions needed to achieve the goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. Over fifty Academy members...
The American Academy of HIV Medicine applauds the Biden Administration for prioritizing health care funding in the recently released budget proposal. With a $127.3 billion investment in discretionary programs and $1.7 trillion in mandatory programs for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the...
WASHINGTON, DC: The Academy of HIV Medicine today announced the appointment of Angela C. Riley, PharmD, as their new Manager of Education and Web Programs. A licensed pharmacist, Angela’s clinical background will be instrumental in creating the Academy’s educational content, which extends to all members...
Upcoming Legislative Briefing Also Highlights the Needs of Workforce Expansion Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine recognizes the need for greater racial diversity in our healthcare system, including within the HIV workforce. Studies show that racial and ethnic concordance between patients and providers is...
Washington, DC: In response to the Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of Apretude (cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension) for prevention of HIV and the robust pipeline of additional long-acting antiretroviral agents currently under development, the American Academy of HIV Medicine is pleased to announce it...
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine today extended its support to the newly introduced bipartisan Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks (BIO) Preparedness Workforce Act (H.R. 5602). Sponsored by Reps. Lori Trahan (D-MA) and David McKinley (R-WV), the Act will help to build the next generation of infectious disease experts...
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine today called for an increased push for HIV testing in response to new numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While two new reports by the CDC show a decrease in HIV infections...
WASHINGTON, DC: On June 5th, the 40th anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS, President Biden reaffirmed his commitment to ending the HIV epidemic by reopening the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) and appointing Mr. Harold Phillips as the office’s new...
The American Academy of HIV Medicine and the Institute for Technology in Health Care have awarded the 2021 Cesar Augusto Caceres Award for Technology in HIV Practice to Dr. Laura Armas-Kolostroubis of CAN Community Health in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Armas-Kolostroubis is being recognized for CAN...