Evolving Models of HIV Care - Part 1

Part 1 Program Description

In Part 1, we introduce the central role rapid ART initiation can play in ending the HIV epidemic. This strategy has demonstrated increased immediate ART uptake and decreased time to viral suppression and holds hope for reducing HIV transmission risk, community viral load, and inequities in ART access. Yet, rapid ART is not a stand-alone solution. Ideally, this strategy should be paired with recognition and treatment of acute HIV, formally integrated in HIV-prevention programs, and augmented by effective retention-in-care strategies for long-term viral suppression. Part 1 also presents programs that model successful rapid ART implementation within different care-delivery systems and patient populations.

Faculty

Jonathan A. Colasanti, MD, MSPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Infectious Diseases Program
Grady Health System
Atlanta, Georgia

Jason Halperin, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
HIV/ID Clinician Lead, CrescentCare
New Orleans, Louisiana

Target Audience

This activity is intended for infectious disease and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-specialist physicians and other clinicians and stakeholders involved in the care of patients with HIV infection.

Physician Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and Integritas Communications. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation

Global designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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This educational activity for 0.75 contact hour is provided by Global. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Credit Designation

Global designates this continuing education activity for 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. (Universal Activity Number - 0530-9999-20-184-H02-P).

This is a knowledge-based activity.

Instructions to Receive Credit

In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must score 75% or better on the posttest and complete the program evaluation. For ACPE learners, please check the CPE monitor for your CE credit within 60 days of the activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Global requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouses/life partners who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouses/life partners have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:

Jonathan A. Colasanti, MD, MSPH:  Nothing to disclose

Jason Halperin, MD, MPH:  Nothing to disclose

The following planners and managers have reported no financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouses/life partners have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:

Ashley Marostica, RN, MSN, Lindsay Borvansky, Andrea Funk, Liddy Knight, Ashley Cann, Jeanette Ruby, MD, Gena Dolson, MS, Jim Kappler, PhD

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Global and Integritas do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Fee Information and Refund/Cancellation Policy

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Global Contact Information

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.

To participate in Part 2 of this two-part CME activity, visit: www.ExchangeCME.com/RapidARTPart2.

We would like to thank the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) for their collaboration and support.