Discordance Between Insurance Coverage of Antiviral Medications and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Among Individuals With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Who Smoke.

Steven L BernsteinJessica E YagerKeith SigelElizabeth PorterTina DoErika PayneKrysten BoldDavid LedgerwoodE Jennifer Edelman

Published in: Journal of addiction medicine (2024)

Gaps in insurance coverage may result in PWHs receiving ART without simultaneous medical management of their tobacco use. This may undermine the efficacy of antivirals. Mandated insurance coverage of nonprescription NRT may improve the health of PWHs who smoke.

Keyphrases

affordable care act
human immunodeficiency virus
replacement therapy
health insurance
healthcare
antiretroviral therapy
smoking cessation
hepatitis c virus
hiv infected
public health
hiv aids
mental health
health information
risk assessment