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CDC has created a webpage where you can select your state and find out where to get an HIV self-test (home test) for free or reduced cost.News Article updated on 01/27/2021
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Data Capacity Assessment for Estimating Unmet Need for HIV Primary Medical Care
Tool to help jurisdictions determine data and resources needed to complete the Unmet Need Analysis.Resource updated 09/19/2023
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New Special Enrollment Periods for HealthCare.gov and Some State-based Marketplaces
A new Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is available to all HealthCare.gov consumers from February 15 - May 15, 2021.Blog updated 08/12/2022
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Innovative Approach to MAI: A Data-Driven Model to Improve Health Outcomes among Massachusetts ADAP Participants
Staff will present a population-based, data-driven approach to the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) funding designed to improve program engagement and retention to reduce health disparities and maximize health outcomes. Presenters will review methods to facilitate replication of the model in other Ryan White programs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Utilizing Partnerships to Implement Insurance Benefit Management Services: Insurance Enrollment, Premium Payments and Co-Payments
Participants will learn about the presenters’ experience with implementing insurance benefit management services, including enrolling clients across Florida into insurance programs using a broker/assister hybrid model in collaboration with local Ryan White programs, developing an insurance benefits management technology infrastructure, and implementing medical copayment cards for Part A clients in Broward County.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Anal Dysplasia Program, From Dream to Reality: Lessons Learned
Anal dysplasia programs are a growing need as anal dysplasia is an increasing concern in men and women with HIV. This presentation will discuss establishing, implementing, and maintaining an anal dysplasia program in a Ryan White clinic setting. Ideas for future evaluation will also be addressed.
Learning Objectives
- Establish an anal dysplasia program.
- Implement an anal dysplasia clinic in an existing Ryan White clinic.
- Maintain efficient day-to-day operation and address future growth of the program.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Health Care Access for People With HIV: Policy Updates and Implementation Approaches
Join this session to learn about updates on federal and state policies, including those related to private health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, and their impact on RWHAP recipients, subrecipients, and clients. Presenters will explain the implications of policy updates and discuss implementation strategies for administrators of state and local health departments.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Division of Metropolitan HIV/AIDS Programs Business Day
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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The Basics of Medicare for Ryan White Program Clients
Medicare eligibility and enrollment for RWHAP clients, what the different Medicare parts cover, dual eligibility, and Medicare prescription drug coverage for people with HIV.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Increasing Access to Oral Healthcare (Part 1 of an Oral Health Institute)
Learn about strategies for improving access to oral healthcare through better integration with primary care. Presenters will share information on the seven components of integration, ranging from risk assessments to data sharing across settings. This session will introduce the components of integration and highlight available resources for integrative care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Tobacco Use Reduction among People with HIV
This presentation will review how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chronic Disease Division collaborated with the HIV/STI division and local AIDS service organizations to develop innovative, client-centered tobacco dependence treatment programs to address the high tobacco use rates among people with HIV.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Getting Ready for Open Enrollment: Maximizing Enrollment Capacity and Partnerships
The Marketplace Open Enrollment period lasts only six weeks in most states, and RWHAP programs face challenges in ensuring eligible clients are enrolled or renew their coverage. Participants will gain new strategies for creating effective enrollment partnerships as well as how to prepare staff, partners, and clients for Open Enrollment.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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American Rescue Plan Subsidies Make Marketplace and COBRA Insurance More Affordable
The American Rescue Plan includes new premium subsidies to help people afford their Marketplace and COBRA health insurance plans.Blog updated 03/21/2023
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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Integrating HIV Primary Care and Behavioral Health Services
To better integrate primary care with behavioral health services, providers were trained on trauma-informed care and contracts and standards of care were modified to require that medical providers conduct mental health screenings. As a result, receipt of mental health services and care retention rates improved.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/17/2024
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Using a Multidisciplinary Approach to Improve Retention in HIV Care
MacGregor Infectious Diseases, a hospital-based clinic affiliated with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, implemented a multidisciplinary approach to strengthen outreach to clients and improve care retention. As compared to clients in standard care, clients served with the multidisciplinary approach had higher rates of retention in care, particularly among clients who were not virally suppressed.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
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Co-Locating Care Management Staff and Peers in Medical Clinics
This medical-community partnership worked to link clients to care and decrease missed appointments and used peer navigators to successfully re-engage clients in care.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/17/2024
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Providing HIV Services to People Who Are Incarcerated
The Maricopa Jail Project was implemented by five jails to decrease the wait time between incarceration and/or diagnosis to the start of treatment, and to better support clients to reach viral suppression. Maricopa hired a nurse practitioner to manage access and case manage across the jail system. The initiative was successful in increasing the number of clients who were virally suppressed.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 12/12/2023
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KC Life 360
Expanded housing and employment opportunities for people with HIV contributed to positive housing, earned income, and viral suppression outcomes for clients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/26/2023
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EHE Systems Coordination Provider
The SCP delivers TA aimed at strengthening healthcare system engagement in local EHE efforts by supporting the coordination of planning activities, alignment of funding sources, and program implementation. Project period: 2020-2025.RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
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National HIV Curriculum e-Learning Platform
The NHC provides ongoing, up-to-date information needed to meet the core competency knowledge for HIV prevention, screening, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment and care to healthcare providers in the United States. Project period: 2020-2022.RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024