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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
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POP-UP
POP-UP provides low-barrier comprehensive HIV primary care, substance use services, mental health services, and case management to people who are homeless and unstably housed with the goal of retaining clients in care and improving viral suppression. Among POP-UP participants, 44% who were unstably housed and not virally suppressed at the start of the study were virally suppressed 12 months after enrollment.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/24/2024
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HAB Updates its Mpox Info
HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau has updated its mpox resources.News Article updated on 05/23/2024 -
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 -
Doxy PEP Guidelines Issued by CDC
CDC has issued the first-ever guidelines recommending use of doxy PEP (doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis) for the prevention of STIs among select populations.News Article updated on 06/06/2024 -
Suppression Bundle
This nine-month program tailored services for people with HIV by bundling three to five evidence-informed care strategies for each client, such as mental health referrals, transportation assistance, appointment reminders, and pill boxes. A primary care physician, case manager, and pharmacist coordinated with each client to address their specific needs. After the intervention, 70.1% of previously non-suppressed clients were virally suppressed.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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Clinical Info HIV.gov
U.S. HIV-related treatment guidelines, drug database, and glossary.
Resource updated 09/20/2023
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Center for Quality Improvement and Innovation (CQII)
TA/training for RWHAP agencies to improve the quality of HIV/AIDS care they provide. Project period: 2020-2024.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 06/28/2024
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National Clinician Consultation Center
Clinician consultation on HCV management, HIV management, perinatal HIV/AIDS, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis, substance use. Project period: 2016-2025.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
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Regional AIDS Education and Training Centers
The AETC Program offers clinician education and tailored capacity-building assistance. Project period: 2019-2024.RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 06/17/2024
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Updated Special Enrollment Periods Factsheet
An updated version of the Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) Fact Sheet was published in FebruaryNews Article updated on 03/15/2024 -
OPT-In For Life
OPT-In For Life is a social media-based intervention that promotes advancement along the HIV care continuum for young adults (ages 18 to 34) with HIV. During the 18-month intervention, OPT-In For Life used multiple social media platforms and a mobile application to provide HIV-related and positive lifestyle resources. Young adults enrolled in OPT-in For Life demonstrated improved retention in HIV care and higher rates of viral suppression after participation.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 03/20/2024
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IRS Pilot Tests Online Tax Filing Tool in 12 States
With the tax filing deadline just a few weeks away, the IRS recently launched a new pilot program called the IRS Direct File.News Article updated on 03/26/2024 -
Test & Treat Rapid Access Program
Through the Test & Treat Rapid Access (TTRA) Program, clients with a new HIV diagnosis in Miami-Dade County can access ART, receive other services and counseling, start enrolling in RWHAP, and connect to HIV primary care during the initial visit. At Borinquen Health Care Center, one of the clinical sites participating in TTRA, 76% of clients were virally suppressed within three months of receiving a rapid ART start, and 95% were retained in care for 12 months.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/19/2024
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Caring for CARE Act Planning Bodies: A Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Planning Council and Consortia Members
Recruitment and retention strategies that planning groups can use to support membership.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Sample Protocol for a Town Hall Meeting as Part of a Community Needs Assessment or Environmental Scan for Strategic Planning
Steps for conducting a town hall meeting as part of a community needs assessment/planning process.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
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A Guide to Consumer Involvement: Improving the Quality of Ambulatory HIV Programs
Guide on ways an organization can involve consumers in quality improvment.
Resource updated 09/19/2023