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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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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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New York City HIV Care Coordination Program
The New York City HIV Care Coordination Program is a structural intervention that combines multiple strategies, including multidisciplinary care coordination, patient navigation, and personalized health education to address client medical and social needs. Multiple evaluations of the program consistently show improvements in viral suppression and engagement in care, especially for people with a new diagnosis of HIV or who are out of care.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/14/2023
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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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Best Practices Highlight: New York City Medical Home Model
A New York City HIV medical home model has documented significant improvements in care re-engagement and viral suppression.Blog updated 08/23/2023
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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 -
RSR in Focus: Understanding the Policy Clarification Notice (PCN) 16-02
Summary of changes that may affect your data management and reporting practices in relation to Policy Clarification Notice (PCN ) #16-02 on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) client eligibility and program guidance for allowable service categories.
Resource updated 04/18/2024
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Orientation Resources for Ryan White Staff
Many RWHAP recipients have some type of new employee orientation, a fundamental requirement for any agency considering the amount of turnover in the HIV workforce.
Blog updated 02/28/2022
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RSR In Focus: Creating the RSR and ADR eUCI
Guidelines for creating and encrypting the Unique Client Identifier (eUCI). Encryption of the eUCI must be included in the Ryan White Services Report (RSR) and ADAP Data Report (ADR) client-level data XML files.
Resource updated 09/14/2023
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RSR In Focus
Tools to walk users through some common functions associated with preparing and submitting the RSR.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Toolkit Features State Strategies to Improve the Health of People with HIV
HHS has supported development of a toolkit on state Medicaid and health department coordination to improve HIV care delivery.
Blog updated 12/28/2022
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Recap: 17th Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Clinical Care Conference
Highlights from the 2017 Ryan White Clinical Conference by Dr. Laura Cheever.
Blog updated 01/13/2023
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Building Medical Homes for Multiply Diagnosed HIV-Positive Homeless Populations
Insights from a HRSA SPNS initiative on care coordinator/patient navigation interventions for vulnerable populations.
Resource updated 01/10/2023
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Housing Toolkit: Finding Home - Tips and Tools for Guiding People Living with HIV Toward Stable Housing
Toolkit to help agencies in the design and delivery of housing services for multiply-diagnosed and unstably housed individuals living with HIV.
Resource updated 09/15/2021
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Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) Templates and User Guide
Tools for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B Programs and AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) in accessing various data sources and developing DSAs with entities.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Patient-Centered Medical Home Transition Tools
Series of tools to assist agencies as they undertake transformation to status as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Best Practices Compilation
Initiative documenting best practice strategies and interventions that have been shown to improve HIV outcomes in a "real world" setting and can be replicated by other programs. Project period: 2021-2024.RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 05/28/2024