U.S. panel advises HIV tests for everyone ages 15 to 64

The Preventive Services Task Force opens public comment on a recommendation of HIV tests for everyone 15 to 64.Nearly everyone ages 15 to 64 should be screened for HIV even if they're not at great risk for contracting the virus, according to new guidelines proposed by an influential panel of medical experts. If the panel ultimately adopts those recommendations, Medicare and most private health insurers will be required to pay for the tests.

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