RWHAP Provider Use of Regional HIEs
Resource updated 04/06/2023
Resource updated 04/06/2023
Using a multidisciplinary approach to harness the electronic patient portal for completion of RWHAP six-month recertification documents, we were able to create a more patient-centered method that complies with program requirements. We will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and results of using such technology in program recertification.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
RWHAP Part A programs in Florida are housed within county governments, not the state department of health. This prevents direct data sharing, leading to outdated out-of-care (OOC) lists. Migration of residents between counties complicates the management of OOC lists, creating a need for streamlined data exchange and matching.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The syndemic of opioid use disorder, HCV and HIV and stigma causes burdens on individuals and the system. Integrating siloed systems of care is critical to addressing this crisis. Overlapping cascades of care are key to understanding the empirical relationships of these diseases and opportunities to identify, prevent and co-treat.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Data Systems are often black holes, where agencies enter in data, but are not able to efficiently access useful and actionable data back out to take actions to improve services. Learn how panel participants are using innovation and participatory design to provide useful tools and data to the front lines.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Positive Health Clinic successfully completed a quality improvement project related to our EMR, EPIC. The focus of this project was streamlining data collection, data utilization, and reporting processes in the EMR. The enhancements to our EMR yielded improvements in three areas: communication across disciplines, formalized treatment plans, and data reporting.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
We will describe the development, early implementation, and simultaneous stepped-wedge evaluation of a novel structural intervention to promote viral suppression and reduce health disparities. The “data-to-suppression (D2S)” intervention involves enhanced Health Department data sharing and capacity building with providers of RWPA mental health, harm reduction, supportive counseling, and housing services.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Intended for those responsible for documenting and tracking implementation of their jurisdiction's Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan, this modifiable work plan from the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Division of HIV is a helpful starting place. Implementation activities included in the work plan support the four Ending the HIV Epidemic strategies–diagnose, treat, prevent, and respond–plus a fifth strategy, support, to ensure a truly accessible and responsive system of care.
Resource updated 02/28/2024
Workbooks for RWHAP planning bodies and other entities to self-assess their effectiveness.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Orientation guide for Part B Program Directors, staff and others.
Resource updated 11/02/2023
CRE provided TA to enable RWHAP-funded core medical providers and grant recipients contract with Medicaid and qualified health plans.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 06/06/2023
Actions agencies can undertake to expand or establish contracts with Medicaid or Marketplace Insurance Plans.
Resource updated 03/05/2024
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
Guidance on development of HIV/AIDS epidemiological profiles for use in planning/evaluation activities of both prevention and care programs.
Resource updated 12/04/2023
At USCA 2016, HRSA staff presented a Pathway track and participated in a handful of Secretary's Minority AIDS Initiative Fund (SMAIF) Pathway sessions with their HHS colleagues.
Blog updated 06/01/2021
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
Tool for assessing your organization’s strengths and gaps in areas that (1) are important to insurers and (2) support maximizing revenue from contracting activities.
Resource updated 10/05/2023
Review of contracting opportunities (e.g., marketing when negotiating contracts) for Ryan White funded agencies that provide medical care and other services.
Resource updated 02/04/2022
Resource updated 12/04/2023
Discussion of how to integrate CAREWare with Epic and other electronic health record systems.
Resource updated 03/17/2023