Medicare Enrollment and Coverage for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Clients
Resource updated 03/11/2024
Resource updated 03/11/2024
This HIV clinic evaluated effectiveness of telemedicine for selected patients during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and found overall viral suppression and retention in care rates were not adversely impacted by switch to telemedicine. They also noted similar rates of telemedicine utilization across demographic criteria.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The rationale, methodology, and implementation of New York State's Checklist for Evaluating HIV Telehealth Care as used by HIV providers to assess the quality of their telehealth services.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
BPHC and HIV service agencies in the Boston EMA quickly adapted during the pandemic by shifting to telehealth, streamlining and enhancing processes, and expanding services to accommodate changing client needs. These changes have led to valuable lessons learned to reduce barriers to care, sustain adaptability and modernize service delivery.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
In collaboration with Tennessee Department of Corrections, we developed and implemented a stepwise HIV telemedicine program to optimize viral suppression in the state prisons during 2010-2018. Clinic attendance increased from 50 percent to 90 percent during full implementation. Viral suppression increased from 30 percent in 2010 to 90 percent in 2018.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Review of a 12-month clinical telePrEP program for rural South Carolina residents, which evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of PrEP delivered through a telehealth model.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
RWHAP recipients review their telehealth innovations developed during COVID-19 while HRSA reviews a new program identify and maximize the use of telehealth strategies in the RWHAP and other telehealth initiatives across HRSA.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 02/08/2024
DISQ “Office Hours” are technical assistance opportunities that allow Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) recipient and provider staff to talk with their peers in an informal setting about specific technical challenges and solutions. These hour-long calls include a short presentation by a RWHAP recipient or provider about their data management approach.
Resource updated 07/13/2023
Resource updated 01/31/2024
Tools to walk users through some common functions associated with preparing and submitting the RSR.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Evidence-informed intervention that allows community-based case managers to connect via video chat with incarcerated clients prior to release.
Resource updated 08/29/2022
Review of how RWHAP Part B and ADAPs can support access to medications and related services for older clients dealing with co-morbidities (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes).
Resource updated 10/18/2023
Exploration of the unique challenges that older adults living with HIV may face and steps for agencies to consider in response.
Resource updated 10/11/2023
Online clinician training platform with evidence-based core competency training on HIV prevention, screening, diagnosis, care, and key populations.
Resource updated 07/18/2024
Curriculum for nurses teaching cultural competency in the care of LGBT older adults.
Resource updated 07/18/2024
Resource updated 07/19/2024
Resource updated 07/19/2024
Resource updated 03/05/2024
Health coverage is one of the data elements reported in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services Report (RSR). The RSR Instruction Manual provides detailed information about how and when to report health coverage.
This RSR in Focus provides guidance and examples on when to use the “Other Plan” response option to report health coverage.
Resource updated 03/19/2024