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HAART is cost-effective and improves outcomes.

W M Valenti1

  • 1University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA.

The AIDS Reader
|June 8, 2001
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Experienced providers and early, adherent treatment improve outcomes for patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Coordinated care, including wraparound services, is crucial for managing HIV as a chronic illness effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Health Services Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) care in managed care settings requires specific strategies.
  • While Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has transformed HIV into a manageable chronic illness for some, optimal outcomes are not universal.
  • Existing data highlight the importance of experienced providers and coordinated care models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a clear agenda for providers of HIV care within managed care settings.
  • To emphasize the benefits of experienced providers, HAART adherence, and multidisciplinary care for HIV management.
  • To advocate for well-timed, well-coordinated HIV care models, even if perceived as expensive.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published data supporting the role of experienced HIV providers.

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  • Analysis of the impact of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) on patient outcomes and costs.
  • Discussion of the benefits of early treatment, patient adherence, and access to specialized care.

    • Main Results:

    • Care from experienced HIV providers is associated with improved patient outcomes.
    • HAART, adherence to treatment, and use of newer antiretroviral selection technologies lead to better viral load suppression and longer patient survival.
    • Multidisciplinary programs offering wraparound services and coordinated care enhance patient management.

    Conclusions:

    • A model of well-timed, well-coordinated HIV care, delivered by experienced providers, is essential for optimal patient outcomes.
    • This comprehensive care approach, though potentially costly, is more cost-effective than inpatient care or managing poorer outcomes in underserved or nonadherent populations.
    • Improving quality of life for individuals with HIV is a paramount consideration in care delivery.