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CDC has created a webpage where you can select your state and find out where to get an HIV self-test (home test) for free or reduced cost.News Article updated on 01/27/2021
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Data Capacity Assessment for Estimating Unmet Need for HIV Primary Medical Care
Tool to help jurisdictions determine data and resources needed to complete the Unmet Need Analysis.Resource updated 09/19/2023
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Rapid ART: An Essential Strategy to End the HIV Epidemic
Insights for entities seeking to create or strengthen rapid ART.Resource updated 03/15/2023
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Integrated Prevention and Care Planning: What You Need to Know
Review of the five optimal stages of integrated planning and insights on the integrated planning process and development of Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans.Resource updated 02/02/2021
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Innovative Approach to MAI: A Data-Driven Model to Improve Health Outcomes among Massachusetts ADAP Participants
Staff will present a population-based, data-driven approach to the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) funding designed to improve program engagement and retention to reduce health disparities and maximize health outcomes. Presenters will review methods to facilitate replication of the model in other Ryan White programs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Rapid Access for HIV Care and Prevention in a Center for Youth
Rapid has developed into a core feature of the Dorothy Mann Center HIV care continuum, assuring immediate linkage to expert HIV services, immediate initiation of therapy, and rapid viral suppression. Benefits are present for youth prevention services. Rapid access models are feasible and beneficial for youth HIV care and prevention.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Proactive Clinic-Based Substance Abuse Screening and Treatment: Helping to Advance in New Directions (Helping HAND)
A clinic-based substance abuse screening and treatment program is described. Using the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment model, this provides annual proactive screening of alcohol/drug use, with a brief provider response and a follow-up motivational interviewing brief intervention, with treatment provided by an embedded provider.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Test-and-Treat Protocol in a Rural State To Decrease Time to Undetectable Viral Load
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
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Cross-Part Collaboration for Development of Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans
This workshop will help participants assess and improve their collaborative process with Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan development and implementation. Presenters will describe challenges and facilitators with cross-Part collaboration on integrated planning, including the development, implementation, monitoring and improvement of integrated plans, and alignment with other planning efforts.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Planning: What You Need to Know
This session will describe the five optimal stages of integrated planning and introduce lessons learned, best practices, and resources for the cyclical integrated planning process and development of the Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Long-Acting ART HIV Treatment Regimens: Key Behavioral Considerations for Stakeholders
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
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Fast Track to Ending the HIV Epidemic: Lessons Learned From a Rapid ART Initiative
Rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) after diagnosis can increase the number of patients arriving for appointments, shorten time to viral suppression, and promote health equity. The presenters share key lessons learned through the implementation process at a large HIV clinic in the South with the theme of partnerships.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Rapid START and Youth: Three Years of Rapid START Data on Those Aged 13 – 24
In December 2016 CrescentCare began linking individuals newly diagnosed with within 72-hours through the CrescentCare START Initiative. We compared linkage and viral suppression between those under and over 24 years old. We found similar successful outcomes for both age cohorts in our intervention.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Rapid Initiation of ART in Diverse HIV Care Settings in the District of Columbia
Implementation of rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation is beset with clinical and process challenges. Three clinical providers will share their lessons learned from developing a program and delivering care in various care settings (pediatric, adult, and walk-in clinic).
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Rapid ReSTART: Building on a Rapid Start Model to Expand Access to ART in Louisiana
Review of a New Orleans FQHC's rapid start program.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
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Approaches for Rapid ART Initiation: Implementation Strategies from NIH-funded EHE Projects in Metropolitan Areas
Rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation in the United States remained 'investigational' until the update in the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines (December 18, 2019). Centers for AIDS Research (CFARs) in D.C., the San Francisco Bay area, and Baltimore will share how they are working with their health departments and implementing partners, including Ryan White-funded clinics to address rapid ART implementation strategies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Rapid Start: Is the South Ready? A Conversation on How It Can Be Done
Insights from a high-volume Rapid Entry Program for persons returning to care.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
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Enhancing Access to Care for Newly Diagnosed and Lost-to-Care HIV Patients in an FQHC
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.
Learning Objectives
- Identify areas to eliminate barriers to care.
- Define hours of operation to improve patient experience.
- Recognize the need to expand hours and improve same-day appointments.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Rapid ART Expansion in a Non-ACA Expansion State
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
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Implementing Rapid ART Initiation in a FQHC Setting
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