Long-acting injectable ART (LAI) was not initially considered to be a treatment option for individuals with substantial barriers to taking oral ART. However, our understanding has evolved due to the experience of several clinics around the country, including the team at University of Mississippi Medical Center. In this episode, Dr. James “Ben” Brock, Associate Professor of Medicine, discusses practical aspects of implementing LAI into clinical practice, such as staffing models, patient counseling, adherence support, and payer considerations, plus explores its potential life-saving role for certain people with detectable viral loads, with National HIV Curriculum Podcast Lead Editor Dr. Brian Wood. View episode transcript at www.hiv.uw.edu).This podcast explores practice-changing issues and updates in HIV diagnosis, management, and prevention. The three podcast hosts include Lead Editor Dr. Brian Wood, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington (UW), Editor Dr. Jehan Budak, UW Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Editor Dr. Aley Kalapila, Associate Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Grady Health System. The hosts are also National HIV Curriculum Associate Editors.
