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HHS has released an implementation plan on specific actions for entities to take in preventing and treating sexually transmitted infections (STI).News Article updated on 06/13/2023
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How to Enroll Clients in Medicare: Microlearning Module
This microlearning module outlines the basic eligibility pathways for health coverage.Resource updated 10/30/2023
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Meet the ACE TA Center: Microlearning Module
This short hello from the ACE Team is designed to welcome and orient you to the ACE TA Center.Resource updated 10/30/2023
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Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: 10 Drugs Announced
The Medicare program has released the list of 10 drugs covered under Medicare's Part D price negotiations.News Article updated on 08/31/2023 -
Replicating Innovative HIV Care Strategies in the RWHAP
Webinar series featuring HIV care innovations developed under HRSA SPNS projects.Resource updated 04/02/2024
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JumpstART
JumpstART launched in 2016 as part of New York State’s Ending the Epidemic initiative, changing the service delivery model of eight sexual health clinics to include an initial prescription of ART after an HIV diagnosis and prior to linkage to the community provider. Between November 2016 and September 2018, 60% of JumpstART clients received ART on the same day as diagnosis. JumpstART clients were also more likely to reach viral suppression within three months compared to non-JumpstART clients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 12/15/2023
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Clinical Trial: New Gonorrhea Treatment Effective
A single dose of a novel oral antibiotic called zoliflodacin has been found to be as safe and effective as standard therapy for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in an international Phase 3 non-inferiority clinical trial.News Article updated on 11/16/2023 -
Understanding Dual Eligibility: A Guide for People with HIV About Medicare and Medicaid Coverage
Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibility can be a complex topic with many nuances.
This tool is intended to help people with HIV understand the basics of eligibility and coverage, the unique benefits of being dually eligible for both programs, as well as how the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) can support dually eligible clients.
This tool covers:
Resource updated 01/12/2024
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Enlaces Por La Salud
Enlaces Por La Salud is an HIV linkage, navigation, and education program for Mexican men and transgender women. The intervention is grounded in a transnational framework for providing cultural context to support the delivery of one-on-one educational sessions to Latina(o/x) people with a new HIV diagnosis, as well as people with HIV who are not yet retained in care. After 12 months, the majority of people participating in Enlaces Por La Salud were retained in care and reached viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 02/06/2024
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Virginia Rapid Start Collaborative
Virginia Rapid Start launched with HIV care providers across the state with goals to initiate ART for clients within 14 days of HIV diagnosis and to improve access to, and retention in, high-quality HIV care and support services. Through Virginia Rapid Start, providers initiated ART medications within an average of four days of HIV diagnosis, as compared with the statewide average of 28 days. Virginia Rapid Start clients had higher rates of viral suppression compared to both the RWHAP Part B overall and Virginia overall. The success of Virginia Rapid Start led VDH to expand the program to the entire Virginia RWHAP Part B.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/18/2024
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Improving Sexual Health among Adolescents and Young Adults
The Adolescent Quality Learning Network (AQLN) identified barriers to sexual health care in four areas: sexual health assessment; receipt of sexual health counseling; three-site STI testing; and receipt of STI treatment. The AQLN then tested approaches to address the identified barriers including opt-out testing, self-rectal swabs, and creating a sex positive environment in the clinic. After one year, the AQLN found improvements in the percentage of clients assessed for sexual health risks, as well as improvements in testing and treatment of STIs.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
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Konprann Doub Elijibilite: Yon Gid pou Moun ki Gen Asirans Medicare ak Medicaid
Doub elijibilite Medicare-Medicaid la kapab yon sijè konplèks ki gen anpil niyans. Zouti sa a se pou ede moun ki enfekte ak VIH konprann fondman elijibilite ak pwoteksyon asirans lan, avantaj inik ki genyen lè moun doubman elijib pou toulede pwogram yo, ansanm ak kijan Pwogram Ryan White VIH/SIDA (RWHAP) a kapab sipòte kliyan ki doubman elijib yo.
Zouti sa a abòde:
Resource updated 01/10/2024
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Comprender la Doble Elegibilidad: Una guía para personas con VIH sobre la cobertura de Medicare y Medicaid
La doble elegibilidad para Medicare-Medicaid puede ser un asunto complejo con muchas particularidades. Este recurso fue preparado con la intención de ayudar a las personas con VIH a entender los aspectos básicos relativos a la elegibilidad y la cobertura, los beneficios particulares de ser doblemente elegible para ambos programas, y cómo el Programa Ryan White contra el VIH/SIDA (RWHAP, por sus siglas en inglés) puede apoyar a los usuarios con doble elegibilidad.
Este recurso cubre los siguientes aspectos:
Resource updated 01/10/2024
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Huntridge Rapid Start Initiative
The Huntridge Family Clinic launched the Rapid Start Initiative to provide same-day ART treatment and comprehensive case management to clients with a new diagnosis of HIV. Over 90% of clients received ART on the same day as diagnosis, and 78% of clients were retained in care within the first year of starting treatment.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/08/2024
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Positive Care Center Rapid Access
Positive Care Center implemented the Rapid Access program in 2018, providing clients with ART on the same day as HIV diagnosis. Pharmacists, embedded within Positive Care Center’s care team, help clients with their treatment plans and adherence strategies. Over 90% of clients served through Rapid Access in 2021 received ART on the same day as diagnosis, and 82% of clients were retained in care at six months.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/12/2024
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Update on Mpox Vaccination Rates
JYNNEOS vaccine coverage remains highly variable across jurisdictions with low uptake of the second dosage, as of November 2023 data.News Article updated on 01/08/2024 -
Tool for People with HIV: Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligibility
You asked, we listened: New resource for people with HIV on Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibility now available.News Article updated on 01/22/2024 -
Kern County Rapid ART
Kern County Rapid ART links people with a new diagnosis of HIV to ART. The Kern County Health Officer’s Clinic identifies people with a new diagnosis of HIV through onsite testing, surveillance data, and referrals from local hospital emergency departments. Kern County Rapid ART provides support services and refers clients to other community clinics for ongoing care. A study of clients with a new diagnosis of HIV in 2021 found that on average, Kern County Rapid ART clients were linked to care and provided ART within two days of diagnosis.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/24/2024
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Where to Get an HIV Self (At Home) Test
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 -
Tech/Mobile Apps Supporting HIV Care
Technology-focused tools to support HIV care engagement.Blog updated 04/10/2023