HIVMA developed criteria to help health systems and third-party payers identify physicians who are best qualified to manage the care of patients with HIV and has compiled clinical tools, standards and resources to promote high quality HIV care. The suggested standards are intended for medical providers managing the care of people with HIV in an out-patient or clinic setting. The criteria are based on a large body of evidence that indicates that, regardless of a physician’s specialty training, the two best predictors of high quality, cost effective HIV care are patient management experience and ongoing professional development through HIV-related continuing medical education. The definition was last reviewed and updated in February 2020.