Healthcare Access for People with HIV: Policy Updates and Implementation Approaches
Update on federal and state healthcare and health coverage policies impacting RWHAP agencies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Update on federal and state healthcare and health coverage policies impacting RWHAP agencies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Collaborative process used to develop educational videos highlighting planning council functions and emphasizing the value of consumer engagement in RWHAP planning processes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Boston Public Health Commission's Ryan White Planning Council shares its approach for creating and launching an HIV anti-stigma campaign inclusive of a video.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/14/2024
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By cross matching registries of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, this study found 27.1% of male syphilis cases were coinfected with HIV and 31.8% of those coinfected were not virally suppressed. This suggests ongoing sexual risk behaviors and the potential for HIV transmission among male syphilis cases.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
People aging with HIV are at increased risk and experience an array of comorbidities including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive impairment. This poster will demonstrate the implementation of Medicare Wellness Visits, outcome data and lessons learned.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Utilization of a peer support specialist to increase routine bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening, testing, and treatment in an urban clinic and related patient care outcomes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 01/05/2024
Screening protocols developed to identify more opportunities for testing at multiple sites and in asymptomatic individuals among persons at risk individuals with HIV to prevent and treat STIs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Introduction. In Louisiana, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rank among the top ten. Approach. A sexual activity history was completed utilizing an audio computer-assisted self-interview tool. Results. Over 40% of the recommended STI screenings were extragenital testing. Discussion. A sexual activity history tool provides reliable recommendations for STI testing.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 05/15/2024
This resource explains the history and goals of the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI),describes allowable uses of MAI funds, offers sound practices for planning councils allocating MAI funds, identifies challenges, and gives examples of how planning councils have used MAI funds to support responsive, tailored services,
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resource updated 09/19/2023