Healthcare Access for People with HIV: Policy Updates and Implementation Approaches
Update on federal and state healthcare and health coverage policies impacting RWHAP agencies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Update on federal and state healthcare and health coverage policies impacting RWHAP agencies.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Features and outcomes of a program for exclusively breastfed infants followed in a multidisciplinary program for women with HIV.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 05/10/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 05/14/2024
Blog updated 05/11/2023
Resource updated 03/11/2024
Resource updated 03/11/2024
Resource updated 03/18/2024
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
People aging with HIV are at increased risk and experience an array of comorbidities including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive impairment. This poster will demonstrate the implementation of Medicare Wellness Visits, outcome data and lessons learned.
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
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
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
Resource updated 05/15/2024
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Resource updated 10/23/2023
Resource updated 07/10/2024