The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted health systems. For patients newly diagnosed with HIV, starting immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended. For periods before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaiser Permanente Northern California found similar rates of rapid ART initiation and time to viral suppression, concurrently with an increase in telemedicine.
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