With the widespread use of highly active anti-retroviral treatment (HAART), HIV has become a chronic, rather than a fatal, disease. But for their treatment to succeed, patients require uninterrupted care from a health care provider and uninterrupted access to anti-HIV medications. The IOM identifies federal, state, and private health insurance policies that inhibit HIV-positive individuals from initiating or continuing their care.

• Front Matter
• HIV Screening and Access to Care: Exploring the Impact of Policies on Access to and Provision of HIV Care
• References
• Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
• Appendix B: Workshop Agenda
• Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Speakers
• Appendix D: ... Read moreWorkshop Attendees