HIV Name-Based Reporting

Name-based reporting is the system all states use for AIDS diagnoses. Most states also use name-based reporting for HIV cases. Vermont, however, is one of four remaining states that use a code-based, rather than a name-based system for reporting HIV diagnoses. As of December, 2006, all states have made the commitment to move to a name-based system.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are strongly recommending that Vermont and the other remaining states adopt a name-based reporting system for HIV diagnoses. The CDC and HRSA provide a majority of the funding for Vermont’s HIV/AIDS Prevention and Services programs, and calculate the amount of federal funding by using a formula that includes the number of HIV cases as reported by the states. The CDC and HRSA have made it clear that a name-based reporting system is the only acceptable source of these figures. If Vermont does not adopt this system for HIV diagnosis, we risk the loss of full federal funding.

To ensure full funding, Vermont should begin the process to change its reporting system in 2007.

What is name-based reporting?

Will records remain secure and confidential?

Will anonymous HIV testing remain available?

What is involved in changing to name-based reporting?

What are the benefits of changing to name-based reporting?

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