This document discusses HIV/AIDS as a global epidemic, providing statistics on infections and deaths. It introduces HATS, an HIV screening software created by Medwiser to increase access to testing through automated processes. HATS streamlines screening, treatment, reporting and can be used on various devices. New York state passed a law requiring routine HIV testing that will help identify infections earlier and improve outcomes. The document argues for increased HIV prevention funding and addresses barriers to testing in emergency rooms. It outlines how partnerships between Medwiser's HATS and other organizations can mutually benefit patients, physicians, payers and public health efforts to address HIV/AIDS.

1. HATS & Medwiser HIV AIDS TEST SCREENING SOFTWARE Partnerships to increase access to HIV testing and improve the world

2. HIV/AIDS is a Threatens the World as We Know It HIV is a Worldwide Epidemic Over 280,000 children die before their 1st birthday 2.7 million total infections annually in children & adults Over 25 million deaths have been caused by HIV Every infection is preventable

3. HIV/AIDS Epidemic USA Profile Of 1.1 Million People Living With HIV in America, One Fifth Are Unaware of Their Infection HIV Prevalence Is Reaching Alarming Levels In Our Cities Washington D.C. New York City, NY 0.1% - 0.4% 0.5% - 0.8% 0.9% - 1.5% >1.6% Source: 1. National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB, CDC HIV Prevention Progress in the United States. 2. CDC. NYC DOH

5. By automating lab testing, consent, clinical follow up and reporting, HATS can increase access to testing while benefiting all HIV/AIDS stakeholders

6. HATS is compatible with PC, Mac and mobile devices, can be customized to integrate with individual EMRs & maintain HIPAA compliance

7. HATS is produced by Medwiser, a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization founded to educate, enable and empower individuals worldwide to prevent the spread of HIV

9. Analysis of population

13. In NYS nearly 20% of patients are unaware of their infection status

14. Earlier diagnosis and treatment has been shown to both reduce further transmission and increase the average survival by 11 years

15. 100,000 life-years lost in the United States can be attributed to late diagnosis.

17. NYS DOH will report to the governor in 2012 with data relevant to the law’s impact on public health.Sources 1. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2010/pr043-10.shtml 2. O’Connell, D. HIV Testing Legislation. AIDS Institute Update.

18. HATS: Interactive HIV Screening At Home, Work Or On The Go HATS Overcomes Traditional Barriers To HIV Testing

20. “Funding required for developing countries to address the HIV pandemic could reach $35 billion annually by 2031—three times the current level”Source: 1. Stover J, Bertozzi S, Gutierrez JP,Walker N, Stanecki K, Greener R, et al. The global impact of scaling up HIV/AIDS prevention programs in low- and middle-income countries.Science. 2006;311(5766):1474-6. 2. Hecht, R. Critical choices in financing the response to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. Health Affairs. 2009;28(6):1591–605 3. Hardwicke, R, Malecha, A. HIV Testing in Emergency Departments: A Recommendation With Missed Opportunities Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care . May 2008 (Vol. 19, Issue 3, Pages 211-218) 4. Kelen, GD, Rothman, RE. Emergency Department–Based HIV Testing: Too Little, but Not Too Late , 27 April 2009 . Annals of Emergency Medicine. July 2009 (Vol. 54, Issue 1, Pages 65-71)

22. Improved knowledge of optimal patient care

24. Reduced admin burden

26. Enhanced opportunity for optimal clinical outcomes