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In November 2023, CDC published new recommendations for hepatitis C testing for perinatally exposed infants and children.News Article updated on 12/19/2023
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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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PROMS & PREMS (Patient Reported Outcomes Measures [PROMS] and Patient Reported Experience Measures [PREMS]) Guide
How to elevate patient voices and use and interpret indicators (PROMS and PREMS), developed by CQII and pilot sites, that assess the quality of healthcare, including HIV treatment, and the health care experience based on individual feedback from patients.Resource updated 01/17/2024
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A Guide to Patient Involvement in Quality Improvement: Building Meaningful Partnerships to Improve HIV Care
Best practices, necessary skills and strategies for initiating and sustaining patient involvement in QI across a spectrum of engagement activities.Resource updated 04/30/2024
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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 06/18/2024
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Southern Interventions: Select Best Practices
Interventions applied in Southern locations, with evidence that they improve HIV care outcomes.Blog updated 08/31/2023
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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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A Selection of Community Engagement Tools
Access these National Academy of Medicine and RWHAP consumer engagement tools.News Article updated on 06/23/2023 -
Best Practices Approaches 100
There are, as of February 6, 2024, a total of 98 HIV care interventions in HRSA's Best Practices Compilation.News Article updated on 02/06/2024 -
Input Sought on Federal HIV Research Priorities
The NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) leads the effort across NIH to establish HIV research priorities and develop the NIH Strategic Plan for HIV and HIV-Related Research.News Article updated on 02/15/2024 -
Ryan White, Aging and HIV
HRSA has devoted increased attention to addressing the needs of older individuals with HIV with guidances, intervention ideas, and a new aging and HIV initiative.
Blog updated 03/29/2024
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Ryan White and World AIDS Day 2022
Learn about World AIDS Day and activities of HRSA's Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
Blog updated 11/09/2023
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ACE TA Center
Capacity building for the RWHAP community to navigate the changing health care landscape and help people with HIV to access and use their health coverage to improve health outcomes. Project period: 2022-2025.RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 06/24/2024
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Ryan White HIV Care and Gay/Bisexual Men
Learn about Ryan White HIV care innovations targeted to gay/bisexual men, who comprise nearly half of the program's clients.
Blog updated 03/29/2024
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Ryan White HIV Care and Latinos
Learn about the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program's commitment to HIV/AIDS care among Latino populations.
Blog updated 03/29/2024
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National HIV Testing Day
National HIV Testing Day focuses attention on the successes to date in helping more individuals learn their HIV status and engage in care and the continued work to be done to reach those who do not know their HIV status.Event updated 01/18/2024
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A Look Back Blog: Negotiating with Health Plans
A 2014 blog on how a Ryan White HIV clinic negotiated with a health plan, with lessons learned for agencies seeking coverage for the new treatment long-acting injectables.
Blog updated 03/25/2024
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HHS Office for Civil Rights
Federal resources on discrimination and health care privacy protections.
Resource updated 09/20/2023