VHA’s Performance On HIV Care Continuum Was Better In 2019 Vs 2022 On Viral Suppression, Study Suggests
August 16, 2024
Infectious Disease Advisor (8/15, Kuhns) reports, “The Veteran Health Administration’s (VHA) performance on the HIV Care Continuum was found to be better in 2019 vs 2022 on the key measure of viral suppression, according to study results.” The researchers said, “VHA’s 2022 receipt of care and retention in care (79.4% and 67.3%, respectively) exceeded the 2022 CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]-reported national HIV care continuum receipt and viral suppression outcomes (75.6% and 53.8%, respectively).” The findings were published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.