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Long-acting antiretroviral therapy (ART) with cabotegravir and rilpivirine was superior in suppressing HIV replication compared to daily oral ART in people who had been unable to maintain viral suppression through an oral daily regimen.News Article updated on 02/28/2024
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HIVQM Template for Imports
The HIVQM Module is a tool that allows recipients and subrecipients to enter their HAB performance measures.Resource updated 03/06/2024
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Rapid ART Program Initiative for New Diagnoses
Rapid ART Program Initiative for New Diagnoses (RAPID) was designed to connect people with a new HIV diagnosis to ART within five days of diagnosis and within one day of their initial care visit. Linkage navigators counseled people on HIV care, identified an available clinician capable of immediately prescribing ART, scheduled the clinical appointment, and connected people to additional support services. RAPID led to a reduction in median time between initial diagnosis and both ART initiation and viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 07/04/2024
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RSR In Focus: Reporting “Other Plan” for Health Coverage
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
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Office Hours: EHRs, TRAX, and the RSR: Not Just Alphabet Soup!
Karl Frantz from Lawndale Christian Health Center and David Thacker from the Mobile County Health Department will present on their processes to collect, extract, and reformat EHR data for RSR reporting through TRAX.Resource updated 07/02/2024
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ADR Town Hall
This session will provide ADAPs an opportunity to discuss what worked and what was challenging in the 2023 ADR submission process.Event updated 07/01/2024
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Performance Measures and the HIVQM
This webinar is open to all Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients and subrecipients who are interested in using the HIV Quality Measures (HIVQM) Module. The HIVQM Module is a tool developed by HAB that allows recipients and subrecipients to enter their HAB performance measures and continually monitor their progress in improving health outcomes for people with HIV. HIVQM Module users can generate summary reports and compare their progress with other users regionally, nationally or by RWHAP Part.
Event updated 07/02/2024
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Journey Mapping (Encore Presentation)
Attendees will gain insights into the process of constructing patient journey maps collaboratively within their communities.Event updated 07/17/2024
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AETC Data Quality: Part 1
First of two trainings to support Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F (AETC) ProgramsResource updated 06/17/2024
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Is Medicare About to Cover PrEP Under Part B?
Is Medicare going to adopt the practice of private health insurance and start covering PrEP without cost-sharing under Part B?News Article updated on 05/14/2024 -
Taking Care of Me
Taking Care of Me is a video- and poster-based intervention to promote prompt ART initiation and medication adherence for people with HIV. The video and posters are designed for use in HIV clinics, drawing on the example of similar initiatives launched in public health clinic waiting rooms that aim to reduce incidence of sexually transmitted infections. A trial testing the efficacy of Taking Care of Me found that clients exposed to the video were more likely to be prescribed ART and reach viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/21/2024
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Rapid ART Start Protocol
The Rapid ART Start Protocol focuses on helping veterans with a new HIV diagnosis access ART and comprehensive treatment as soon as possible. A retrospective cohort study showed positive outcomes, including decreases in the time to first appointment, the time to ART initiation, and the time to reach viral suppression. In addition, patients receiving the intervention were more likely to reach viral suppression compared to patients seen pre-intervention at the same clinic.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/21/2024
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HIV Prevention and Care Improvements Summarized in CDC Surveillance Reports
In the U.S., the number of new HIV cases continue to decline, most people are linked to care within one month of their HIV diagnosis, and 69% reach viral suppression within 6 months of HIV diagnosis.News Article updated on 06/10/2024 -
Rise
Rise was implemented to address ART adherence issues among Black people with HIV. Through Rise, peer counselors used motivational interviewing techniques, leveraged Medication Event Monitoring System data to monitor and promote adherence, and connected participants to support services to address unmet needs. A randomized controlled trial showed that Rise participants were more likely to be adherent to ART than non-participants.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/11/2024
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General Ryan White Services Report (RSR) Orientation
Introduction and discussion forum for RWHAP staff new to the Ryan White Services Report (RSR).Event updated 06/13/2024
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Recipients (Non-provider) and the RSR
The DISQ Team will provide an overview of common recipient data management approaches and the RSR workflow, including how to promote high-quality data submissions from subrecipients. The session will include and open discussion and Q&A.Event updated 06/13/2024
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TRAX for the RSR
Learn more about TRAX and troubleshoot common TRAX issues in this informal discussion group.Event updated 06/13/2024
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Responding to Feedback, CMS Issues New Medicare PrEP FAQs for Pharmacies on Part B Claims
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Technical Frequently Asked Questions for Pharmacies.News Article updated on 06/28/2024 -
The Brandy Martell Project
The Brandy Martell Project aimed to engage adult transgender women of color in HIV care and increase retention in care by offering patient navigation services, workshop programming, and legal support. Evaluation results showed The Brandy Martell Project had a significantly positive effect on ART prescription for clients.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 07/11/2024
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Stronger Together
Stronger Together uses counseling to increase engagement in and improve the quality of HIV care available for serodiscordant male couples. Through three in-person and additional “booster” sessions over an 18-month period, Stronger Together gave couples a space to work with an HIV professional to improve treatment adherence and keep both people healthy. Stronger Together participants were more likely to adhere to ART than those in a control group.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024