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
Es posible que algunos clientes del RWHAP todavía tengan preguntas o inquietudes sobre la inscripción en coberturas médicas.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Sèten kliyan RWHAP gendwa toujou gen kesyon oswa preyokipasyon osijè enskrpsyon nan pwoteksyon asirans sante.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Una vez que los clientes del RWHAP se inscriben en un seguro médico, es posible que necesiten ayuda para entender cómo funciona su cobertura, sobre todo si nunca han tenido una.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Apre kliyan RWHAP yo fin enskri nan asirans sante, yo gendwa bezwen èd pou konprann kijan pwoteksyon yo mache, espeyalman si yo pa janm gen asirans anvan sa.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Una vez que los clientes se inscriben en un seguro médico, es importante asegurarse de que mantengan su cobertura durante todo el año. Mantener la cobertura les permite a los clientes tener acceso permanente a los servicios y medicamentos que necesitan y los ayuda a evitar lapsos sin cobertura.
Comparta esta guía con los clientes después de su inscripción en un seguro médico para ayudarlos a entender qué pueden hacer para mantener su cobertura.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
Resource updated 10/05/2023
The HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment period for signing up for health coverage has been expanded and will now run from November 1, 2021 through January 15, 2022. (Some state enrollment periods vary.) In addition, enrollment assistance programs are being expanded. Read the details outlined in the HIV.gov blog: CMS Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Blog updated 11/09/2021
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
Blog updated 12/15/2021