Rapid Start: Is the South Ready? A Conversation on How It Can Be Done
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Timely antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, linkage, and retention in care are critical keys for the optimal outcomes in patients with HIV infection. Implementing an open access process for medical, mental, and intensive case management care gives patients the ability to better achieve medication adherence and viral load suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
North Carolina's HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Unit, along with Western North Carolina Community Health Services and Carolina Family Health Center -- two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) -- has initiated a pilot rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) program utilizing carryover funds and a streamlined HIV Medication Assistance Program application process. Preliminary data will be shared on the success of the pilot program.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will review findings and lessons learned after implementing a pilot rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation protocol into an existing federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting. Presenters will describe the processes used for rapid linkage, benefits eligibility assessment, and provider appointment with ART initiation.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
A significant proportion of people with HIV in the U.S.
Blog updated 10/22/2021
PACHA, the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, will convene again on November 15 and again on Nov
Next year’s Ryan White Conference will adopt an in-person/virtual format, while the Clinica
HHS has funded multiple agencies to deliver technical assistance and training to Ending the HIV Epid
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Blog updated 03/03/2022
Resource updated 05/23/2023
HIV planning groups are responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of HIV prevention and care activities within communities. Historically, prevention and care programs have operated separate planning groups. RWHAP Part A and Part B recipients and CDC-funded prevention jurisdictions have conducted parallel planning activities, oftentimes with little collaboration or coordination. As a way to reduce duplicative planning activities and streamline the work of planning groups, a number of jurisdictions have integrated their HIV planning groups.
Resource updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 03/15/2023
Resource updated 02/28/2022
This self-paced course from the Integrated HIV/AIDS Planning TA Center serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of integrated planning, and is designed for anyone who is new to integrated HIV prevention and care planning or anyone who would like a refresher on the basics.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Resource updated 07/28/2021