Aging with HIV Initiative
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 02/27/2024
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 02/27/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 06/21/2024
This HIV clinic evaluated effectiveness of telemedicine for selected patients during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and found overall viral suppression and retention in care rates were not adversely impacted by switch to telemedicine. They also noted similar rates of telemedicine utilization across demographic criteria.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The rationale, methodology, and implementation of New York State's Checklist for Evaluating HIV Telehealth Care as used by HIV providers to assess the quality of their telehealth services.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
BPHC and HIV service agencies in the Boston EMA quickly adapted during the pandemic by shifting to telehealth, streamlining and enhancing processes, and expanding services to accommodate changing client needs. These changes have led to valuable lessons learned to reduce barriers to care, sustain adaptability and modernize service delivery.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
In collaboration with Tennessee Department of Corrections, we developed and implemented a stepwise HIV telemedicine program to optimize viral suppression in the state prisons during 2010-2018. Clinic attendance increased from 50 percent to 90 percent during full implementation. Viral suppression increased from 30 percent in 2010 to 90 percent in 2018.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Review of a 12-month clinical telePrEP program for rural South Carolina residents, which evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of PrEP delivered through a telehealth model.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
After language-specific outreach on getting a COVID-19 vaccination, project saw a high rate of vaccine uptake in Spanish-speaking patients (81%) compared to English-speaking patients (4%).
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
RWHAP recipients review their telehealth innovations developed during COVID-19 while HRSA reviews a new program identify and maximize the use of telehealth strategies in the RWHAP and other telehealth initiatives across HRSA.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Blog updated 08/31/2023
Resource updated 04/02/2024
Health literacy posters and brochures for providers and consumers.
Resource updated 11/08/2023
Tool for conducting a cost analysis (determining the unit/average cost of a service) for purposes of billing and securing reimbursement for services provided.
Resource updated 03/05/2024
Library of text messages for patients, developed by the UCARE4Life research study.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Tips for negotiating contracts with insurers.
Resource updated 02/04/2022
In-person health literacy training for communities.
Resource updated 11/08/2023
Provider training on the delivery of HIV health care services for black men who have sex with men to enhance engagement/retention in care.
Resource updated 03/13/2024
Health literacy training initiative to help health professionals incorporate health literacy approaches into their services.
Resource updated 03/04/2024
Insights on replicating strategies and lessons learned in the Massachusetts demonstration site of the HRSA SPNS Systems Linkages and Access to Care Initiative.
Resource updated 09/16/2021
Actions agencies can undertake to expand or establish contracts with Medicaid or Marketplace Insurance Plans.
Resource updated 03/05/2024