HIV Care in the COVID-19 Era: How to Build Back Better

In this call between colleagues, expert faculty discuss what they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about how the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine vary widely between patients based largely on socioeconomic and geographic differences. The faculty also share their insights on tailoring monitoring strategies for patients with long-term stable viral suppression.

Paul E. Sax, MD Lynora Saxinger, MD, FRCPC, CTropMed Physicians: maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Registered Nurses: 0.25 Nursing contact hours Pharmacists: 0.25 contact hours (0.025 CEUs) Released: July 6, 2021 Expired: No longer available for credit

Consider expert insights on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about the benefits and limitations of telemedicine in HIV care as well as the importance of individualizing HIV monitoring strategies in ways that best meet patient needs.

Paul E. Sax, MD Lynora Saxinger, MD, FRCPC, CTropMed Released: July 6, 2021

In this call between colleagues, expert faculty discuss what they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about how healthcare professionals and healthcare systems need to be creative when it comes to HIV care and service delivery to find solutions that go beyond telemedicine and further expand the reach of care, including for the most vulnerable populations.

Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH Jürgen K. Rockstroh, MD Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Registered Nurses: 0.5 Nursing contact hours Pharmacists: 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEUs) Released: July 30, 2021 Expired: No longer available for credit

Consider expert insights on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about how healthcare professionals and healthcare systems need to be creative when it comes to HIV care and service delivery to find solutions that go beyond telemedicine and further expand the reach of care, including for the most vulnerable populations.

Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH Jürgen K. Rockstroh, MD Released: July 30, 2021

In this call between colleagues, hear expert faculty discuss what they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about maintaining HIV screening and prevention services when overall healthcare access is severely limited. You will also learn the latest information on COVID-19 risk and prevention approaches for people with HIV.

Karine Lacombe, MD, PhD Renslow Sherer, MD Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Registered Nurses: 0.5 Nursing contact hours Pharmacists: 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEUs) Released: October 13, 2021 Expired: No longer available for credit

Consider expert insights on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about maintaining HIV screening and prevention services when overall healthcare access is severely limited. Slideset also includes the latest information on COVID-19 risk and prevention approaches for people with HIV.

Karine Lacombe, MD, PhD Renslow Sherer, MD Released: October 13, 2021

In this call between colleagues, hear expert faculty discuss what they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about the detrimental effects of medical mistrust on patient care/wellness and the paradigm shifts needed to overcome both mistrust and disparities in healthcare outcomes across different groups, including racial/ethnic minorities and other groups who are generally underrepresented in medical research. You will also learn the latest information on the interplay between HIV infection and COVID-19 risk.

Alexandra Calmy, MD, FMH, PhD Babafemi Taiwo, MBBS Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Registered Nurses: 0.75 Nursing contact hours Pharmacists: 0.75 contact hours (0.075 CEUs) Released: November 9, 2021 Expired: No longer available for credit

Consider expert insights on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about the detrimental effects of medical mistrust on patient care/wellness and the paradigm shifts needed to overcome both mistrust and disparities in healthcare outcomes across different groups, including racial/ethnic minorities and other groups who are generally underrepresented in medical research. Slideset also includes the latest information on the interplay between HIV infection and COVID-19 risk.

Alexandra Calmy, MD, FMH, PhD Babafemi Taiwo, MBBS Released: November 9, 2021

In this call between colleagues, hear expert faculty discuss what they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about the critical role of healthcare providers as sources of trusted information for patients and colleagues, particularly related to COVID-19, and how this role requires mechanisms to stay current on the deluge of emerging data and information. You will also learn about important changes made to the new 2021 guidelines on the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

José R. Arribas, MD Princy N. Kumar, MD, FIDSA, MACP Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Registered Nurses: 0.75 Nursing contact hours Pharmacists: 0.75 contact hours (0.075 CEUs) Released: November 17, 2021 Expired: No longer available for credit

Consider expert insights on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about the critical role of healthcare providers as sources of trusted information for patients and colleagues, particularly related to COVID-19, and how this role requires mechanisms to stay current on the deluge of emerging data and information. Slideset also reviews important changes made to the new 2021 guidelines on the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

José R. Arribas, MD Princy N. Kumar, MD, FIDSA, MACP Released: November 17, 2021

In this call between colleagues, hear expert faculty discuss what they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about the long-term consequences of over 18 months of shutdowns and limitations in medical service provision, particularly regarding missed preventive and mental health care services. You will hear their thoughts on the importance of bringing PWH back into the clinic to catch up on the backlog of these services.

Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD Anna Maria Geretti, MD, PhD Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Registered Nurses: 0.5 Nursing contact hours Pharmacists: 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEUs) Released: December 13, 2021 Expired: No longer available for credit

Consider expert insights on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic about the long-term consequences of over 18 months of shutdowns and limitations in medical service provision, particularly regarding missed preventive and mental health care services. Slideset also reviews the importance of bringing people with HIV back into the clinic to catch up on the backlog of these services.

Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD Anna Maria Geretti, MD, PhD Released: December 13, 2021

Living through the pandemic hasn’t been easy. Read my perspective on what the experience was like as a long-term HIV survivor.

Frank Primavera Released: June 9, 2021

During the pandemic, providers implemented many changes to promote uninterrupted ART access and adherence. We hope that many of these changes become common practice.

Rodney S. Gordon, RPh, AAHIVP Brian Wood, MD Released: August 3, 2021

Among the many medical care challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, patient education continues to be at the forefront, particularly for our patients with HIV.

Sharon Walmsley, MSc, MD, FRCPC Released: September 22, 2021

The lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic will allow better management of our patients today plus better preparedness for the next pandemic.

Jürgen K. Rockstroh, MD Released: November 1, 2021

Learn how we adapted to meet patients’ needs during the COVID-19 pandemic at a university-affiliated clinic in the Southeastern United States and why we must continue to address the HIV prevention service barriers that many vulnerable communities face regardless of the limitations the pandemic imposes.

Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH Michael A. Fordham, BA Released: December 7, 2021

Here’s my take on critical regulatory and policy changes made during the pandemic that should be continued beyond the time of SARS-CoV-2 to improve the future of public health for many of our most vulnerable populations.

Ellen Eaton, MD, MSPH, FIDSA Released: December 22, 2021