Use of RWHAP Funds for Health Care Coverage Costs
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Blog updated 03/28/2024
Resource updated 10/16/2023
By cross matching registries of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, this study found 27.1% of male syphilis cases were coinfected with HIV and 31.8% of those coinfected were not virally suppressed. This suggests ongoing sexual risk behaviors and the potential for HIV transmission among male syphilis cases.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Utilization of a peer support specialist to increase routine bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening, testing, and treatment in an urban clinic and related patient care outcomes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will share innovative strategies in the creation of a reflective Consumer Advisory Board, HIT HIV. The presentation will showcase quality improvement projects the HIT HIV CAB completed while leveraging technology, social media, consumer feedback, and CQM principles ensuring a community-driven and equitable process toward ending the HIV epidemic.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Screening protocols developed to identify more opportunities for testing at multiple sites and in asymptomatic individuals among persons at risk individuals with HIV to prevent and treat STIs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Spanish language community advisory board (SCAB) approach was to create horizontal and vertical community entity linkages and understand the nature of institutional interactions. The SCAB facilitates community involvement in patient care and support to improve implementation and sustainability of the HIV prevention and control strategies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Introduction. In Louisiana, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rank among the top ten. Approach. A sexual activity history was completed utilizing an audio computer-assisted self-interview tool. Results. Over 40% of the recommended STI screenings were extragenital testing. Discussion. A sexual activity history tool provides reliable recommendations for STI testing.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Blog updated 03/21/2024
Resource updated 03/13/2024
Healthcare providers can receive no-cost expert clinical consultation in HIV prevention & care, HCV treatment, and substance use management.
Resource updated 09/20/2023
Guide on ways an organization can involve consumers in quality improvment.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Workbooks for RWHAP planning bodies and other entities to self-assess their effectiveness.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Learn about World AIDS Day and activities of HRSA's Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
Blog updated 11/09/2023
A 2014 blog on how a Ryan White HIV clinic negotiated with a health plan, with lessons learned for agencies seeking coverage for the new treatment long-acting injectables.
Blog updated 03/25/2024
Cross-post of a guest editorial by Dr. Laura Cheever, HRSA Associate Administrator for HIV/AIDS, from Leading with Race, NMAC.
Blog updated 01/07/2021