The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted health systems. For patients newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus, starting immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended. For periods before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaiser Permanente Northern California found similar rates of rapid ART initiation and time to viral suppression, concurrent with an increase in telemedicine.
Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and Care Delivery for People With Newly Diagnosed HIV in an Integrated Healthcare System
Authors: Mohr, Kurtis B; Lee-Rodriguez, Christian; Samiezade-Yazd, Zahra; Lam, Jennifer O; Imp, Brandon M; Luu, Mitchell N
Open Forum Infect Dis. 2022 Dec;9(12):ofac639. Epub 2022-11-24.