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HIVMA provides clinical practice & professional development resources for HIV clinicians, and develops & advocates evidence-based federal health policies.

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Promoting Human Immunodeficiency Virus Syndemic Care in Health Professions Education: Linking Workforce Demands to the Aspirations of a Rising Generation

In a recent CID publication, authors advocate for #HIV syndemic care in health professions education as a strategy to improve patient outcomes and address workforce challenges. https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaf347/8262351

26.11.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The House FY26 bill proposes devastating cuts to HIV programs. HIVMA proudly signed the ABAC letter urging Congress to reject these cuts and protect critical prevention and care services. #SaveHIVFunding #EndHIV

Read the letter: https://bit.ly/4ijvSwh

25.11.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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John Carmichael and Scott Blades In this conversation, friends John "Kevin" Carmichael (69), a pioneering HIV physician, and activist Scott Blades [no age given] reflect on the work that shaped their lives. John shares the challenges...

Past HIVMA Board member Kevin Carmichael, MD, FIDSA, recorded a powerful StoryCorps conversation with HIV activist Scott Blades covering how far the HIV response has come and what’s at stake if federal #HIV programs are eliminated or cut: https://bit.ly/3MlCGNT

25.11.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opportunity to comment on the National HIV Surveillance System The deadline to comment is Dec. 1, 2025.

🚨 Deadline approaching! CDC is requesting comments on the National HIV Surveillance System. Share how NHSS data informs HIV prevention & care in your community.

Submit your comments by Dec. 1: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/143786/

24.11.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In anticipation of #WorldAIDSDay on Dec. 1, visit #SaveHIVFunding’s World AIDS Day toolkit for resources, including how to engage with your members of Congress and more: https://savehivfunding.org/savehivfunding-campaign-world-aids-day-toolkit/

21.11.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now available on-demand! Identify current therapeutic options for #HIV prevention with the #IDWeek2025 session, β€œState-of-the-ART HIV Prevention.”

Register before Nov. 30 to access: https://idweek.org/registration

19.11.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Changes to Medicare physician fee schedule include cut for ID

CMS’s final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2026, estimates a reduction in Medicare payments for ID physicians. ID is expected to face an overall 6% reduction in reimbursement, compounding the long-standing undervaluation of ID care.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i77kXo

18.11.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opportunity to comment on the National HIV Surveillance System The deadline to comment is Dec. 1, 2025.

🚨Deadline approaching! CDC is requesting comments on the National HIV Surveillance System. Share how NHSS data informs HIV prevention & care in your community.

Submit your comments by Dec. 1: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/143786/

16.11.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Registration - IDWeek IDWeek Registration - https://idweek.org/registration-copy/

Available with your IDWeek 2025 registration now through March 31, 2026. Register by Nov. 30 to purchase on-demand access: idweek.org/registration

14.11.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now on-demand! #IDWeek2025 session, β€œNavigating the Pivot,” feat. HIVMA Board Chair, Anna Person, MD, FIDSA, Immediate Past Chair Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH, FIDSA, and past chair Allison Agwu, MD, ScM, FIDSA, offers guidance to newly trained researchers impacted by grant cuts and funding shifts.

14.11.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now is a critical moment for HIV funding. The House LHHS bill proposes nearly $2B in cuts to prevention, care and workforce programs, including the Ryan White Program and Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative.

Contact your senators and representatives today: https://bit.ly/3HJljVt

13.11.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
HIV Impact Calculator - AIDSVu AIDSVu is presented by Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health in partnership with Gilead Sciences, Inc. and the Center for AIDS Research at Emory University (CFAR).

Explore how changes in PrEP coverage and viral suppression rates can affect new HIV diagnoses and overall healthcare costs with the AIDSVu HIV Impact Calculator: https://aidsvu.org/hiv-impact-calculator/

11.11.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why should Medicaid and other insurers offer comprehensive HIV coverage? Our new brief makes the public health and economic case with links to federally approved HIV clinical practice guidelines: https://bit.ly/493cVLY

10.11.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opportunity to comment on the National HIV Surveillance System The deadline to comment is Dec. 1, 2025.

We need your voice! CDC is requesting comments on the National HIV Surveillance System. Share how NHSS data informs HIV prevention & care in your community.

Submit your comments by Dec. 1: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/143786/

08.11.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
National HIV Clinician Survey Warns of HIV Service Disruptions

HIVMA and fellow members of the Emergency HIV Clinical Response Task Force warn that proposed federal funding cuts could severely disrupt HIV prevention, care, and treatment nationwide.

Learn more in the new data brief: https://bit.ly/3LnWEHt

05.11.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Broadway's Javier MuΓ±oz on #CutsKill and Saving HIV Funding
YouTube video by WebsEdgeMedicine Broadway's Javier MuΓ±oz on #CutsKill and Saving HIV Funding

Actor and HIV advocate, Javier MuΓ±oz at our #CutsKill rally during #IDWeek2025 highlights the importance of advocacy and letting your Representatives know why we must save HIV Funding. Have your say to save vital HIV programs: https://bit.ly/3HJljVt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktE2BXe38TQ

25.10.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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A few of our favorite #IDWeek2025 moments! From a successful #saveHIVfunding #CutsKill quilt rally, past Board Chair meet-ups and talking to the next generation of HIV professionals at the BugHub World stage. Thank you to our members for a great week… more highlights to come!

23.10.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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For the 2025 Adaora Adimora Citation Award, HIVMA is proud to honor: Dr White for her commitment to health equity & leadership in transformative care. Dr. Sheth for her dedication to ending the epidemic & efforts to advance the health of women with HIV. Learn more: bit.ly/47j0JUC

22.10.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HIVMA is pleased to honor Dr. Ruth Patel with the HIVMA Innovator Award for her novel and prolific research and outreach endeavors that have directly impacted public health and for her unwavering commitment to justice in HIV medicine. Read more about Dr. Patel's work and award here: bit.ly/47j0JUC

21.10.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HIVMA is proud to honor Dr. Daskalakis with the HIVMA Transformative Leader Award in recognition of his visionary and principled leadership, scientific rigor and unapologetic advocacy, which have indelibly shaped HIV care, prevention and policy. See Daskalakis’ work and award here: bit.ly/47j0JUC

20.10.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Powerful voices came together at IDWeek 2025 #CutsKill Quilt Rally to call for the protection of HIV funding!
Thanks to the #SaveHIVFunding campaign & manager Maxx Boykin,
HIVMA Chair Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH, FIDSA, actor and advocate Javier MuΓ±oz & former CDC executive Dr Demetre Daskalakis.

20.10.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us at #IDWeek Tuesday to discuss advocacy in these politically challenging times and learn the latest ID & HIV federal policy updates. Expect to hear from member advocates about their advocacy experiences and the importance of educating members of Congress about our policy priorities.

19.10.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch live! Organizers of the #SaveHIVFunding campaign are unveiling the #CutsKill Quilt at #IDWeek2025: www.instagram.com/hiv_medicine...

19.10.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you aren't able to join us in person today, tune in on our Instagram LIVE @ 12:30 PM ET today for our #saveHIVfunding IDWeek rally. https://www.instagram.com/hiv_medicine_association/

19.10.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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In this IDWeek session expect discussions on ending the HIV epidemic, including ways to optimize HIV care in changing systems of law and public health and ways to engage key community populations in co-designing prevention and care strategies. Full IDWeek program here: https://bit.ly/48oDcnt

17.10.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We are taking the #CutsKill Quilt Rally to IDWeek! If you aren't able to join us in person, tune in on our Instagram LIVE this Sunday, Oct. 20 @ 12:30 PM ET. #saveHIVfunding

17.10.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's another interactive session you won't want to miss. Get involved in the discussion on long-acting HIV ART, common issues in HIV PrEP strategies and certain HIV opportunistic infections. IDWeek full program: https://bit.ly/48oDcnt

16.10.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are counting down to IDWeek! Don't miss this session to learn about updated HIV primary care guidelines and more! View the full IDWeek program here: https://bit.ly/48oDcnt

15.10.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Despite the availability of highly effect HIV prevention and treatment options, Hispanic/Latinx communities continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV. Equity = access to prevention & care. Tell Congress to save lives by fully funding federal HIV programs! https://bit.ly/3HJljVt #NLAAD

15.10.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Together on the path ahead: Advocating for our patients Andrew Trotter, MD, MPH, FIDSA, reflects on how to answer questions from patients and how to support and advocate for them in the midst of threats to funding for HIV.

On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: In the midst of threats to funding for #HIV care and prevention, Andrew Trotter, MD, MPH, FIDSA, reflects on how to answer questions from patients and how to support and advocate for them. https://bit.ly/4ofPSBF

14.10.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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