Rapid ART Expansion in a Non-ACA Expansion State

Presentation Event
2020 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment
Organization
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Communicable Disease Branch, HIV Care Program
Presenter(s)
Lola Houston-Hager, Heidi Swygard, S. Todd Wallenius
Description

North Carolina's HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Unit, along with Western North Carolina Community Health Services and Carolina Family Health Center -- two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) -- has initiated a pilot rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) program utilizing carryover funds and a streamlined HIV Medication Assistance Program application process. Preliminary data will be shared on the success of the pilot program.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe how collaborative efforts can be created and maintained between state health departments and local FQHCs to promote viral load suppression.
  2. Discuss how rapid ART initiation can have long-term effects on HIV medication regimens and viral load suppression rates.
  3. Identify resources necessary to create a statewide rapid ART program in a non-Medicaid expansion state.
16161_Houston_Hager.pdf

Event Details

Event:
2020 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment
Track:
Population-Based Approaches for Improving Access, Engagement/Reengagement, and Health Outcomes
Abstract:
16161

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