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
Financial tracking, allocation, and forecasting models will be demonstrated to assist in developing a master operating budget that allows for multiple funding streams. Assignment of expenditures into HRSA-defined service categories and allocation of expenses between awarded funds and program income resources will be discussed.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Requirements of the Uniform Guidance and HRSA’s Fiscal Monitoring Standards can seem overwhelming. Learn how the Atlanta Part A Program and the Finance Department’s Grants Administration Division worked together to meet the challenges of fiscal compliance.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
In this presentation, you will learn about PositiveLinks, a smartphone-based platform designed to support clients in living well with HIV. Using the example of PositiveLinks, presenters will share best practices for stakeholder engagement and implementation tools to support the expansion of mobile health (mHealth) technologies in RWHAP.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This session will focus on key findings and behavioral considerations for long-acting antiretroviral treatment (ART) HIV regimens, given the progress in research, development, and potential approval of these drugs. There will be a brief overview of the ATLAS and FLAIR studies, discussion of the medications, and an outline of the potential impact of the regimens on care delivery models, providers, patients, and payers if they are approved.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This is an overview of complexities and challenges of implementing a Caps on Charges (COC) Program by a Ryan White clinic. Areas discussed include resource and personnel needs, patient eligibility and enrollment, revenue cycle work processes, challenges and barriers encountered, and goals to increase the number of patients engaged in the COC Program.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Oklahoma has been classified by the Department of Health and Human Services as one of the seven states with a high rural HIV burden. Test-and-treat protocols are feasible within high-volume HIV clinics which serve rural and underserved communities to minimize the time to the first appointment to decrease time to viral load suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Determining effective communication strategies for people with HIV based on young adults (18-35), older adults (36+), and provider's perspective, can help improve engagement in care and health education through a convergent mixed-methods approach.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This session will give information on the RWHAP SPNS Social Media Initiative (SMI), which used social media and digital technology to improve HIV outcomes for young people. It will provide cross-site outcomes from 10 demonstration sites. Three sites will discuss demonstration models. Resources for replicating the intervention models will be presented.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Sound monitoring practices require collaboration across an organization to implement strong financial and program management systems. The Texas Ryan White Part B program and fiscal monitoring units have developed robust processes and tools to share with other Ryan White recipients.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/19/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Kaiser Family Foundation shares best practices and strategies from its Greater Than AIDS campaign for using digital and traditional media to reach populations most affected by HIV. Greater Than AIDS videos and information resources are available at no cost to Ryan White recipients and subrecipients.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024