Lessons Learned From Linking ADAP Data with HIV Surveillance Data to Improve Health Outcomes in Massachusetts

HIV care measures for people with HIV enrolled in the Massachusetts AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) were compared to people with HIV not currently enrolled; results indicate that enrollees have higher frequencies of engagement and retention in care and viral suppression. Evaluation of the data provides insight that enhances programming and service delivery to reduce health disparities.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand differences in HIV care markers for Massachusetts by enrollment status in ADAP.
2. Analyze key demographic differences in ADAP enrollment.
3. Determine key aspects of ADAP services essential for improved engagement, retention, and viral suppression.