Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are bloodborne and transmitted primarily through sexual contact and injection drug use (IDU). They have shared routes of transmission and therefore involve not only risk of infection for each of the three viruses but also coinfection. Studies have demonstrated increased liver-related deaths among coinfected individuals, which is a leading cause of death in HIV-infected individuals. Other complications include kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and bone complications.
The goal of the CME Outfitters Infectious Disease Hub is to provide clinicians and patients with access to education in order to address the challenges in screening and treating patients with HIV and/or HBV/HCV. Links to dedicated patient education hubs offer tools to improve health literacy and engage patients to be active participants in their treatment plan.
In this CME Outfitters recorded symposium, faculty will discuss the integration of guideline-based universal testing to address screening gaps for HIV, HBV, and HCV; evaluate pan-viral testing strategies that improve engagement in diverse practice settings; and explore strategies to incorporate guideline-recommended pan-viral and perinatal screenings into the care of patients who are pregnant to improve outcomes and limit perinatal transmission.
In this CMEO Snack, expert faculty will share strategies for identifying aligned HEDIS measures pertaining to HIV care, integrating quality measures as a standardized process in clinical practice, as well as documenting the utilization of quality measures to assess impact of quality care on patient outcomes.
In this CME Outfitters Snack, expert faculty, including OB/GYNs, will address the educational needs of providers who care for patients with or at risk for HIV, explaining how to discuss HIV risk with patients and the latest guideline-based care and recommendations for those with or at risk of HIV considering pregnancy or who are currently pregnant.
In this CME Outfitters “Clinical Clues” series, based on the popular escape room game concept, clinicians are challenged to gather clues in two virtual practice environments by learning about populations impacted and new/emerging strategies related to PrEP care continuity. Successfully answering questions allows participants to collect clues needed to unlock subsequent stages. Pharmacist and public health expert Dr. Christina M. Madison offers practical commentary and management tips along the way.
In this CME Outfitters recorded Grand Rounds series, expert faculty will emphasize the burden of CMV in kidney transplantation and HSCT, review the benefits and limitations of current antiviral agents, and discuss the role of novel antivirals (e.g., letermovir and maribavir) for managing CMV. Additionally, case studies will demonstrate how to integrate novel antivirals into clinical practice to improve quality of care and outcomes.
In this CME Outfitters Snack activity, expert faculty will discuss clinical experience, current and late-breaking study information, and how to integrate data into everyday clinical workflows to improve management of patients receiving HSCTs or kidney transplants.
This CMEO BriefCase entitled, People Living with HIV (PLWH) and Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD): Addressing Barriers to Viral Suppression, will discuss a specific case of an individual who must simultaneously face the challenges of living with HIV as well as having a SUD. Expert faculty will address mental health screening and different ART treatment options for HIV given the difficulties and unique barriers faced by patients with a comorbid condition of SUD.
In the second activity of this CME Outfitters Snack series, expert faculty will guide learners through an overview on the impact of climate change on the changing geographic prevalence of dengue disease as well as the importance, current limitations with, and unmet needs related to the single available vaccination against this viral illness.
In the first activity of this CME Outfitters Snack series, expert faculty will provide learners with the opportunity to grow their knowledge and understanding of the clinical manifestations, transmission, and exposure risks of dengue disease.
This CMEO BriefCase entitled, Team Approach to Addressing Comorbidities in Aging Populations of People Living With HIV (PLWH), will discuss a specific case of an individual facing the challenges of living with HIV and having other comorbid or chronic conditions as a matter of aging. Expert faculty will discuss a team-based approach to caring for PAWH, including how to balance the various treatments and polypharmacy for HIV and other common conditions associated with aging.
In the final activity of this CME Outfitters Snack, expert faculty will provide an overview of the latest efficacy and safety data for both current and emerging vaccinations against dengue disease as well as assist learners in the translation of this data into clinical practice.
This CMEO BriefCase entitled, Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for People Living With HIV (PLWH) Who Are Pregnant or of Childbearing Potential, will discuss a specific case of using ART to treat HIV in a patient who plans to and becomes pregnant while being treated for HIV. Expert faculty will discuss new guidelines for the treatment of HIV before, during, and following pregnancy and the prevention of the transmission of HIV throughout these stages.
This CMEO BriefCase entitled, Switching Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Due to Treatment Resistance, will discuss the specific case of an individual who experiences resistance to ART treatment. Expert faculty will discuss recognizing when treatment resistance occurs, why it may occur, and ways to switch treatments and monitor outcomes for patients experiencing treatment resistance.
In this recorded CME Outfitters webcast, expert faculty focus on universal HBV screening with triple panel testing to accurately identify patients with active HBV infection. The faculty also present strategies and best practices for linking patients with HBV to appropriate medical care based on interpretation of serological test results while factoring in SDoH.
In this CMEOCast podcast, expert faculty will present the latest information on the causes of ART resistance and medication non-adherence in patients with HIV and discuss the latest medication therapies that may prevent or counter treatment resistance and non-adherence, especially in patients who are treatment-experienced.
This CMEO toolkit provides clinicians with HEDIS measures/NCQA guidelines as a point-of-care resource, targeted to rural and community practices seeking to improve quality of care.
This CMEO toolkit provides clinicians with resources for discussing HIV with patients in obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) settings, testing, linkage to care, and a brief overview of most recent updates and highlights from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Perinatal HIV Guidelines.
