PART 1: Abstract ID: 20681
The Evolution and Efficacy of Incorporating Telemedicine Visits for People with HIV during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced innovations in technology that transformed HIV care: expanded funding, reimbursements by payors, and increased efficacy/utilization of telemedicine. This retrospective study proves when people
with HIV are offered teleservices, there is increased utilization of services, higher show-up rates, and improved clinical outcomes with higher percentage of patients with undetectable viral loads.
Speakers: Madhu Suryadevara
PART 2: Abstract ID: 20604 (28:05)
COVID-19 Care: Advanced Practice Provider-led COVID Telemedicine and Vaccination Roll-out at UCSD’s Owen Clinic
In March 2020, clinicians at UC San Diego Health's Owen Clinic developed a COVID-19 telemedicine clinic to provide telehealth to patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Diagnostic testing, telephone evaluation, home pulse oximetry, monoclonal antibodies, and follow-up for patients through video assessments contributed to successful outcomes for 272 patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
Speakers: Ryan Anson, Aaron Willcott