The American Academy of HIV Medicine Statement on Transgender Care and Gender-Diverse Care
Transgender care, gender-diverse care, and gender-affirming care is life-saving health care. As an organization whose members are comprised of health care providers and clinicians, the Academy unequivocally supports transgender care, gender-diverse care, and gender-affirming care as well as the professionals who provide it. We uphold...
21 September, 2023Winner of the 2023 Cesar Augusto Caceres Award for Technology in HIV Practice Offers Creative Telehealth Program to Overcome Barriers to Care
WASHINGTON, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine and the Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC) have awarded the 2023 Cesar Augusto Caceres Award for Technology in HIV Practice to Damien Cares in Indianapolis, Ind. The organization and its president and CEO, Alan Witchey,...
26 July, 2023The American Academy of HIV Medicine Unequivocally Supports an Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Approach to Infant Feeding
As a professional association representing frontline HIV care providers, the American Academy of HIV Medicine strongly supports shared decision making and evidence-based, patient-centered choice on infant feeding options for people with HIV (PWH). This position is in alignment with the latest clinical guidelines issued in...
25 May, 2023The American Academy of HIV Medicine Denounces Last Week’s Ruling That Threatens PrEP Access, Other Preventive Medical Care
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Academy of HIV Medicine denounces last week’s court ruling on the Braidwood Management v. Becerra case. Judge Reed O’Connor of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) violated...
06 April, 2023The American Academy of HIV Medicine Applauds Proposed Blood Donation Guidelines Focused on Individual, Science-Based Assessments
WASHINGTON – Friday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposal to update the guidelines on donating blood for men who are gay, bisexual, or who have sex with men. The Academy applauds this step forward in equity for blood donations and calls on...
30 January, 2023The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendations on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Academy Statement: The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued an updated draft recommendation on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). In a highly consequential action for the HIV community, the USPSTF is recommending with an “A” rating that clinicians offer PrEP “with effective antiretroviral therapy to...
15 December, 2022The American Academy of HIV Medicine Condemns Mass Shooting at LGBTQ Club and Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Those in the LGBTQ Community
Academy Statement: The American Academy of HIV Medicine stands with the LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs, Colo., and across the country, and unequivocally condemns the senseless shooting that killed five people and injured at least 25 others at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub, over the...
21 November, 2022THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HIV MEDICINE OFFERS INNOVATIVE ACCREDITED CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITY THROUGH MAGAZINE
WASHINGTON, DC: For the first time, the American Academy of HIV Medicine is offering continuing education (CE) through an article published in its flagship magazine, HIV Specialist, to add to the ways that providers can access timely, evidence-based HIV-related education. The Fall 2022 edition of...
08 November, 2022American Academy of HIV Medicine Launches New Podcast
WASHINGTON, DC: This week, the American Academy of HIV Medicine has launched a new podcast, The Academy Exchange: HIV Today & Tomorrow. This podcast will explore the latest news and advances in HIV prevention, care, and treatment, as well as examine the societal and systemic...
05 September, 2022American Academy of HIV Medicine Launches Long-acting Agent Resource Center
WASHINGTON, DC: This week, the American Academy of HIV Medicine launched a new online resource, www.hivlaa.org, to expand the knowledge base for long-acting antiretroviral agents (LAAs) used for the treatment and prevention of HIV. LAAs are innovative new tools in the fight against HIV that...
22 August, 2022Winner of the 2022 Cesar Augusto Caceres Award for Technology in HIV Practice Creates Innovative Telehealth Program with Incarcerated Individuals
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...
05 May, 2022HIV Care Providers Highlight Legislative Interventions Necessary to End the HIV Epidemic
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...
28 April, 2022American Academy of HIV Medicine Hopes New Biden Budget Will Get the U.S. Closer to Ending the HIV Epidemic
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...
31 March, 2022American Academy of HIV Medicine Names Angela C. Riley as Education and Web Programs Manager
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...
17 February, 2022The American Academy of HIV Medicine Holds Inaugural Minority Student Open to Increase HIV Workforce Diversity
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...
07 February, 2022HIV PROVIDER ORGANIZATION TO LAUNCH NEW WEB RESOURCE ON LONG-ACTING AGENTS
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...
06 January, 2022American Academy of HIV Medicine Praises New National HIV/AIDS Strategy for Addressing Systemic Barriers to Ending the Epidemic
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine, the nation’s largest independent HIV care provider organization, today commended the Biden Administration for releasing an updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS), which renews the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030. President Biden unveiled the new plan...
01 December, 2021HIV Care Providers Sound the Alarm on Threats to Federal Prescription Drug Savings Program
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine, the nation’s leading non-profit representing frontline HIV care providers, warns that recent threats to the savings generated by the Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program will compromise access to affordable care, treatment and prevention services for underserved people...
12 November, 2021The American Academy of HIV Medicine Calls on Congress to Enact the BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021
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...
26 October, 2021New HIV Infection Rates Decreasing Too Slowly, American Academy of HIV Medicine Calls For a Routine HIV Testing Push in All Healthcare Settings on National HIV Testing Day
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...
24 June, 2021American Academy of HIV Medicine Commends the Appointment of Mr. Harold Phillips as Director of ONAP
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...
09 June, 2021AAHIVM and the Institute for Technology in Health Care Names CAN Connect as its 2021 Award Winner
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...
03 May, 2021American Academy of HIV Medicine Names Leslie McGorman as Director of Public Policy
The American Academy of HIV Medicine today announced the appointment of Leslie McGorman, MPPA as their new Director of Public Policy. A seasoned professional in both federal and state government affairs, Leslie brings a wealth of political experience to the organization. Leslie has 20 years...
15 April, 2021AAHIVM Applauds the Reintroduction of the HELP Act
WASHINGTON, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine strongly supports the reintroduction of the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program (HELP) Act. The bill, which would bring up to $250,000 in loan repayment over five years to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and dentists for providing...
29 March, 2021Dr. Jeffrey Kwong Named Co-Medical Director of National HIV & Aging Initiative
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Kwong as Co-Medical Director of the National HIV and Aging Initiative. A collaboration of the Academy, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and ACRIA, the Initiative is made up of...
24 February, 2021Academy Council for Racial Equity (ACRE) Statement on National Black HIV Awareness Day 2021
The Academy Council for Racial Equity (ACRE) was established in September 2020 by the National Board of the American Academy of HIV Medicine. We are a group of medical providers representing various medical disciplines who provide care for people with HIV. The Academy recognized the...
18 February, 2021American Academy of HIV Medicine Names Dr. Carolyn Chu as Chief Medical Officer
The Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Chu, MD, AAHIVS, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the organization. A long-time member, Dr. Chu has also served as co-chair of the Academy’s California/Hawaii chapter steering committee and on the National Board of Directors. Dr....
21 January, 2021AAHIVM Launches Dynamic HIV Management in Primary Care Education Platform
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine, the nation’s leading independent organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing excellence in HIV care and prevention, recently released the new HIV Management in Primary Care multi-media online activity. Housed within the Academy’s online Provider Education Center,...
30 September, 2020Academy Mourns the Passing of Representative John Lewis
The American Academy of HIV Medicine is mourning the loss of Representative John Lewis (D-GA), a beacon of the civil rights movement and an ambassador for equality. Throughout his career, Rep. Lewis fought against systemic racism and disparities within our healthcare system, advocating that all...
21 July, 2020New Survey Shows Many Ceased PrEP During COVID-19 Pandemic Despite Provider Recommendations
July 8, 2020: Data from an online survey presented this morning at the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2020: Virtual) by the American Academy of HIV Medicine show that approximately 1/3 of respondents using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and under a shelter-in-place order (SIPO) stopped taking their PrEP...
08 July, 2020AAHIVM and the Institute for Technology in Health Care Name PositiveLinks as their 2020 Award Winner
The American Academy of HIV Medicine and the Institute for Technology in Health Care have awarded the 2020 Caceres Award for Technology in HIV Practice to Drs. Rebecca Dillingham and Karen Ingersoll of the University of Virginia (UVa) Ryan White Clinic for their PositiveLinks (PL)...
08 June, 2020The American Academy of HIV Medicine Issues Clinical Updates and CE Extension to HIV-Age.org
The Academy is pleased to announce the one-year extension of accredited CME content related to managing the health and wellness of older persons with HIV. Hosted on the HIV-Age.org website, the newly updated clinical information will help health professionals treating people living with HIV as...
28 May, 2020American Academy of HIV Medicine Backs New Legislation Providing Loan Repayment for Health Professionals Providing HIV Care
WASHINGTON, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine today offered support for the newly introduced HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program (HELP) Act. The bill, introduced by Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), would offer up to $250,000 in loan repayment over five years to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician...
10 February, 2020American Academy of HIV Medicine Warns Against the Adoption of Block Grants for State Medicaid Programs
WASHINGTON, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine today called the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) recommendation for states to adopt block grants for their Medicaid programs misdirected and warned that the health and welfare of millions – including people living with HIV...
03 February, 2020HIV CARE PROVIDERS IDENTIFY THE TOP BARRIERS TO ENDING THE EPIDEMIC
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), today, highlighted critical barriers to ending the HIV epidemic as identified by HIV care providers in the hardest hit areas of the country. The survey participants – made up of AAHIVM members and HIV credentialed providers...
10 December, 2019AAHIVM Updates Free Online CME/CE Focusing on Optimal Treatment for Older People Living with HIV
Washington, D.C. – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s leading independent organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing excellence in HIV care and prevention, today released newly updated medical education focused on the optimal care of older people living with HIV. The...
19 September, 2019Infectious Diseases Provider Organizations Call for In-patient Antiretroviral Stewardship
In a policy paper released Friday, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, its HIV Medicine Association and the American Academy of HIV Medicine call for the establishment of antiretroviral treatment stewardship programs in hospital settings to support appropriate use of the drugs, to avoid use...
12 September, 2019American Academy of HIV Medicine Says New Connecticut PrEP Bill Empowers Adolescents to Protect Themselves Against HIV; Serves as Model for Other States to Follow
Washington, DC –The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s leading independent organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing excellence in HIV care and prevention, praised Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont for signing into law HB 6540 entitled “An Act Concerning the Prevention of HIV.”...
15 July, 2019American Academy of HIV Medicine Applauds Governor Abbott Signing Texas Senate Bill 1283 and Urges Other States to Adopt Similar Measures
Washington, DC –The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), an independent organization of HIV specialists and other care providers dedicated to promoting excellence in HIV, applauded Texas Governor Greg Abbott today for signing into law State Senator Borris L. Miles’ Senate Bill 1283. Scheduled to...
02 July, 2019American Academy of HIV Medicine Says New PrEP Access and Coverage Act Will Increase Access and Decrease Stigma for Those At-Risk For HIV
Washington, DC –The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s leading independent organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing excellence in HIV care and prevention, announced their enthusiastic support of the recently introduced PrEP Access and Coverage Act. U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA)...
24 June, 2019Medicare Part D “Protected Classes” Receive Reprieve from Proposed Changes that Would Have Created Barriers for People Living with HIV from Accessing Life-Sustaining Medications
Washington, DC – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), an independent organization of HIV specialists and other care providers dedicated to promoting excellence in HIV care, celebrated the recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Medicare Prescription Drug Plan...
20 May, 2019AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HIV MEDICINE AND THE INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE ANNOUNCE THE RIPPLEPHX TEAM AS THE 2019 HIV PRACTICE AWARD WINNER
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) is pleased to announce Maria Ann Andrews MSN, FNP-C and the RipplePHX team in Phoenix, AZ, are the winners of the annual AAHIVM/Institute for Technology in Health Care HIV Practice Award. Andrews and her team will...
28 March, 2019American Academy of HIV Medicine Points to Disconnect Between the Trump Administration’s Budget Proposal and “Ending the AIDS Epidemic” Plan
Micro-Increases May Be Derailed by Macro-Cuts Washington, DC – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), an independent organization of HIV specialists and other care providers dedicated to promoting excellence in HIV care, today pointed out the potential disconnect between the FY2020 Presidential budget proposal and...
14 March, 2019AAHIVM Calls for the Trump Administration to Change HIV Policy Direction to Better Address Access, Stigma and Prevention
WASHINGTON, DC– The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest independent HIV care provider organization, congratulated the Trump Administration for shining a much-needed spotlight on the HIV epidemic during the President’s State of the Union speech, but advised that a change of policy...
07 February, 2019Bruce J. Packett Named as New AAHIVM Executive Director
Washington, DC: The Board of Directors for the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) has unanimously chosen Bruce J. Packett as the organization’s new executive director. Packett has been with AAHIVM for over 13 years and is the current deputy executive director and director of...
22 January, 2019HIV Medical Providers Strongly Oppose Proposed Changes To Medicare Drug Plan’s “Protected Classes”
Washington, DC – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), an independent organization of HIV specialists and other care providers dedicated to promoting excellence in HIV care, came out in strong opposition to portions of a proposed rule (Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to...
02 January, 2019AAHIVM Releases New Patient Resource Program Geared Toward Individuals living with Hiv and those at High Risk
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest independent HIV provider organization, has partnered with health education company Conrad & Associates for a new public health education program entitled, Living with HIV: Protecting Yourself and Your Partners. This program includes a...
19 July, 2018American Academy of HIV Medicine Joins NIH in Launching the All of Us Research Program to Advance Precision Medicine
Enrollment set to open nationwide for historic research effort On May 6, the National Institutes of Health will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program—a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds—in collaboration with the...
01 May, 2018American Academy of Hiv Medicine and the Institute for Technology in Health care announce Dr Michael ohl as the 2018 Hiv Practice award winner
Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) is pleased to announce Dr. Michael Ohl, MD, MSPH, and the TelePrEP team in Iowa City, IA, are the winners of the annual AAHIVM/Institute for Technology in Health Care HIV Practice Award. Dr. Ohl will receive...
20 March, 2018A Statement from Margaret Hoffman-Terry, MD, FACP, AAHIVS
On behalf of its membership of HIV-specializing care providers, the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) finds the newly-created “Conscience and Religious Freedom” Division in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services deeply concerning. AAHIVM members and credentialees are physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician...
19 January, 2018On World AIDS Day 2017, AAHIVM Says We Have the Tools to End the Epidemic
Points to Healthcare Infrastructure as the Key in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS Washington, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest independent HIV provider organization, today celebrated the advances in the fight against HIV/AIDS, declaring that we have all the necessary...
04 December, 2017American Academy of HIV Medicine to support outreach efforts for NIH’s All of Us Research Program
WASHINGTON, DC: The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) has partnered with the All of Us Research Program, part of the National Institutes of Health, to join in efforts to raise awareness about the program. The All of Us Research Program aims to engage 1...
16 November, 2017AAHIVM Says American Health Care Act Shows “Flagrant Disregard” for Millions of the Nation’s Most Vulnerable
New CBO Score Quantifies Devastating Impact of AHCA WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest independent HIV care provider organization, today pointed to the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) score of the revised American Health Care Act (AHCA) as proof that...
25 May, 2017President’s Budget Proposes to Strip Science and Health Funding, on top of Sequestration Cuts in FY 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest independent HIV care provider organization, today responded with great concern to the budget released by President Trump for funding all federal government agencies and programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. The document,...
23 May, 2017New “Guide to Hepatitis C Testing” Available From the American Academy of HIV Medicine and the American College of Physicians
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of Hepatitis Testing Day this Friday May 19th, the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM)’s Institute for Hepatitis C has partnered with the American College of Physicians (ACP) to release the brand new Guide to Hepatitis C Testing. The Guide to Hepatitis...
18 May, 2017AAHIVM Comments on Passage of “Extremely Harmful” Health Bill by House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest HIV care provider organization, condemned the House of Representatives for yesterday’s passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), by a vote of 217...
11 May, 2017American Academy of HIV Medicine and the Institute for Technology in Health Care Announce the 2017 HIV Practice Award Winner
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) is pleased to announce Dr. Kevin Fiscella, MD, MPH, of Jordan Health in Rochester, NY, as the winner of the sixth annual AAHIVM/Institute for Technology in Health Care HIV Practice Award. Dr. Fiscella will receive $20,000...
27 April, 2017Republican Healthcare Plan Decreases Access to Vital Health Coverage for HIV Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest independent HIV care provider organization, today responded with great concern to the American Health Care Act released by Congressional Republicans this week. The newly released plan seeks to repeal certain parts of...
09 March, 2017HIV Medical Professionals Urge Congress to Do No Harm
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 950 HIV medical professionals sent a letter today urging Congressional members not to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without establishing a viable replacement plan that will continue to offer affordable coverage to those eligible under the ACA, and to sustain the...
05 January, 2017HIV and Aging Consensus Project Recognizes World AIDS Day by Releasing Free Online CME and CE Focusing on Optimal Treatment for Older People Living with HIV
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The HIV and Aging Consensus Project is proud to announce the availability of free online CME/CE based upon the learnings from the report Recommended Treatment Strategies for Clinicians Managing Older Patients with HIV. Originally released in 2011 and updated in 2016, the...
01 December, 2016AAHIVM Produces New Web-Based Core Curriculum for Frontline HIV Care Providers, Content Now Available to Academy Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest independent HIV care provider organization, is proud to launch the AAHIVM Core Curriculum in HIV Care, Prevention and Treatment, a web-based learning resource covering both the basics of HIV and the latest...
14 November, 2016HIV-The Long View Initiative Launches With Advocates Urging Actions to Address Barriers to Long-Term Health Among People Living With HIV
Coalition of U.S. Advocates Explore Future Health Trends and Announce Calls to Action for HIV Education, Prevention and Care in New Evidence-based Report New York, N.Y. and Red Bank, N.J., September 21, 2016 – A Coalition of leading HIV/AIDS advocacy groups and stakeholder organizations today...
21 September, 2016AAHIVM and ACRIA Collaborate to Distribute New Patient Resource for Aging with HIV
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day on September 18, the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) is proud to disseminate a newly published HIV and aging brochure, Staying Health with HIV as You Age. The booklet was first distributed...
15 September, 2016New HRSA Study Shows Number of HIV Medical Providers Not Keeping Pace with Demand
Mathematica Conducts First Large-Scale Study of the HIV Clinician Workforce; Released in HIV Specialist The supply of health care providers for patients living with HIV is not keeping pace with the growth in demand for their services, according to the first large-scale study of America’s...
01 September, 2016AAHIVM Launches Online Member Store
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Academy is pleased to announce the availability of the New Online AAHIVM Member Store. The store offers our members merchandise containing the AAHIVM the logo, that they can use in their practice, office or daily life. The products are all made...
22 August, 2016New Hire Dan Ebeling Joins AAHIVM as Credentialing Director Following Retirement of Current Director Ken South
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), the nation’s largest independent HIV provider organization, today announced the hire of Dan Ebeling as the new Credentialing Program Director. Ebeling was chosen from over 100 applicants to replace Ken South as director upon South’s...
02 June, 2016Former AAHIVM Technology Award Winner and HIV-Age.org Medical Co-Director Release New Report on High Prevalence of Geriatric Conditions Among HIV Patients Over 50
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Academy of HIV Medicine is proud to announce the release of a new report created by former AAHIVM Technology Award Winner, Dr. Malcolm John, and HIV-Age.org Medical Co-Director, Dr. Meredith Greene. The report is based on the high prevalence of...
12 May, 2016American Academy of HIV Medicine and the Institute for Technology in Health Care Announce the 2016 HIV Practice Award Winner
WASHINGTON D.C. – AAHIVM is pleased to announce Dr. Jason Leider, MD, PhD, FACP, of the Jacobi Medical Center ACS Clinic in the Bronx, NY, as the winner of the fifth annual AAHIVM/Institute for Technology in Health Care HIV Practice Award. Dr. Leider will receive...
04 April, 2016HIV-Age.org Releases New Content on Increased Depression in HIV
WASHINGTON, DC: HIV-Age.org, the go-to online site for clinicians seeking best practices for managing the care of older HIV patients, has released new content on depression in HIV-infected adults. This new resource helps educate providers to better identify and treat symptoms of clinical depression in...
07 March, 2016AAHIVM Urges HHS to Prevent Discrimination Against Patients in ACA Plans
AAHIVM is one of 197 organizations that are part of the I Am Essential coalition urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell to better define and address discriminatory insurance benefit design in the final rule to implement Sec. 1557 of the Affordable Care...
12 November, 2015Department of Health and Human Services Announced Proposed Rule for Affordable Care Act
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Tuesday that the proposed rule for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will enact regulations that ban discrimination in health care. This is an historic milestone for health equity across the nation....
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