2012
The cost-effectiveness of rapid HIV testing in substance abuse treatment: Results of a randomized trial
Schackman BR, Metsch LR, Colfax GN, Leff JA, Wong A, Scott CA, Feaster DJ, Gooden L, Matheson T, Haynes LF, Paltiel AD, Walensky RP. The cost-effectiveness of rapid HIV testing in substance abuse treatment: Results of a randomized trial. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2012, 128: 90-97. PMID: 22971593, PMCID: PMC3546145, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality-adjusted life yearsSubstance abuse treatment programsNational HIV/AIDS StrategyCost-effectiveness ratioCommunity-based substance abuse treatment programsUndiagnosed HIV prevalenceRisk reduction counselingRapid HIV testingTreatment programHIV testingHIV prevalenceSite rapid testingSite rapid HIV testingHIV risk reduction counselingHIV/AIDS StrategyIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioHIV testing strategiesLife expectancyHIV testing offerPrior testing historyReceipt of resultsSubstance abuse treatmentRapid testingHIV screeningPatient demographics
2006
Expanded HIV screening in the United States: effect on clinical outcomes, HIV transmission, and costs.
Paltiel AD, Walensky RP, Schackman BR, Seage GR, Mercincavage LM, Weinstein MC, Freedberg KA. Expanded HIV screening in the United States: effect on clinical outcomes, HIV transmission, and costs. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2006, 145: 797-806. PMID: 17146064, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-145-11-200612050-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCost-effectiveness ratioDollars/QALYHIV prevalenceAnnual incidenceHIV infectionRoutine HIVAntiretroviral therapyIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioModerate HIV prevalenceUndetected HIV infectionVoluntary HIV screeningUndiagnosed HIV infectionRapid HIV testingHIV patient careHIV transmission riskOne-time screeningQuality-adjusted survivalLifetime medical costsServices Utilization SurveySecondary transmissionBase-case analysisCost-effectiveness analysisHIV screeningObservational cohortHIV testingRapid HIV testing at home: does it solve a problem or create one?
Walensky RP, Paltiel AD. Rapid HIV testing at home: does it solve a problem or create one? Annals Of Internal Medicine 2006, 145: 459-62. PMID: 16983134, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-145-6-200609190-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRapid HIV testsHome HIV testHIV testHIV testingRapid home HIV testUnidentified HIV infectionRapid HIV testingHIV testing kitsHome HIV testingUndetectable diseaseFalse-negative resultsPublic health crisisHIV infectionHIV riskHIV detectionDrug AdministrationU.S. FoodHome testHIVHealth crisisHome useTesting kitsCareCautious perspectiveGreat need