Finding a health care team that is knowledgeable about HIV care is an important step. Your health care team will help you manage your care and treatment. Primary HIV Health Care Provider Your primary HIV health care provider should lead your health care team. Your primary HIV health care provider may be a Medical Doctor (MD or DO), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA). Your primary HIV health care provider will determine which HIV medicine is best for you, prescribe HIV medicine (called antiretroviral therapy or ART), monitor your progress and help you manage your health, and put you in touch with other HIV providers who can address your needs. Other HIV Providers Your health care team may include other providers who are experts in taking care of people with HIV. Allied health care professionals like nurses, mental health providers, pharmacists, nutritionists, and dentists. Social service providers like social workers, case managers, substance use specialists, and patient navigators.  The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program provides access to medical care, medication, and essential support services if you need assistance.