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CDC has issued guidance for health departments on handling a cluster or outbreak of HIV cases, defined as a "rapid HIV transmission among people in a sexual or drug-using network."News Article updated on 02/29/2024
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HepVu Map on Hep C, Opioids
New data on Hepatitis C and other health indicators are available on HepVu.News Article updated on 03/08/2024 -
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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Data Reporting Requirements for EHE-funded Recipients and Providers
In this webinar, we will outline reporting requirements for EHE-funded recipients and providers, review how to collect and compile required data, and discuss common challenges for EHE reporting.
Event updated 07/02/2024
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RWHAP Part A Division of Metropolitan HIV/AIDS Programs Stakeholder Series
HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau DMHAP stakeholder calls with the RWHAP Part A and EHE Initiative stakeholder community at large.Resource updated 07/02/2024
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RWHAP Part A Stakeholder Call: Intersectionality - Transformative Strategies for Priority Populations in HIV Care
Review of intersectionality and creating a care environment to address varied client needs.Resource 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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EHE HIV Implementation Science Awards Track HRSA Initiatives
New grant awards for the latest round of funding of research on HIV interventions under the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative have been announced.News Article updated on 04/12/2024 -
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 -
EHE Reporting Requirements and Carryover Flexibility Review - FY2024
Review of FY 2024 Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) reporting requirements for recipients of EHE funding from HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau.Resource updated 05/22/2024
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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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National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment
The 2024 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment theme is: Innovating to End the HIV Epidemic: Empowering Communities, Expanding Partnerships, Implementing Interventions.Event updated 07/01/2024
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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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Cluster Responses in the South: Video Series
A set of three videos, the Southern Region Cluster Detection and Response (CDR), presents a definition of HIV cluster outbreak and steps undertaken in response.News Article updated on 02/21/2024 -
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
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Practice Transformation Project at the Native American Community Clinic
Through the Practice Transformation Project, the Native American Community Clinic and Midwest AIDS Education and Training Center developed strategies to increase testing and linkage to care within the American Indian/Alaska Native population, and for those who inject drugs and are experiencing homelessness. These ongoing efforts have increased HIV testing rates by 10 percentage points through harm reduction, community outreach, and culturally sensitive strategies.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024