Methodology for Estimating Unmet Need Instruction Manual
Update to the Unmet Need Methodology for RWHAP Part A and B recipients.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Update to the Unmet Need Methodology for RWHAP Part A and B recipients.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Excel files for calculating unmet need estimates.
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This infographic provides a high-level workflow for RWHAP recipients completing the required and enhanced and Unmet Need Estimates and Analyses.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Answers to common questions about Estimating Unmet Need. These FAQs have been generated in response to questions from RWHAP recipients who attended webinars and/or received TA on Estimating Unmet Need.
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Webinars and other special events by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau.
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In this webinar, presenters reviewed the updated Unmet Need Framework for RWHAP Part A and B recipients and highlighted the difference between the required and enhanced estimates and analyses. Given that enhanced estimates and analyses are strongly encouraged by HRSA HAB, presenters discussed approaches to support recipients in expanding estimates and analyses.
These approaches will include possible linked databases to utilize for the estimates and the benefits of subpopulation analyses for understanding disparities in HIV care and treatment.
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In a multi-site community health center system, the most challenging patients with HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection were assessed for HICV cure, and the solutions developed to overcome their barriers to treatment were translated into systems change. The presenters will discuss the challenges, solutions, and resultant system changes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
As HIV elimination activities increase, jurisdictions can address HIV/Hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection by enhancing HCV screening and treatment data collection. This session will discuss NASTAD's work with North Carolina to incorporate HCV data in CAREWare and electronic health records (EHRs), as well as recommendations for integrating HCV services into the HIV care infrastructure.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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
Linkage Navigation Program provides an immediate connection to same-day medical care and medical case management services, promoting timely linkage to care and services, and tailored individualized care operationalizing initiatives such as Test N Treat and Test N PrEP with positive health outcomes for Ryan White clients.
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Successes and lessons learned will be shared from three metropolitan areas on incorporating STI testing and treatment for prevention clients within an HIV medical home setting, along with how offering STI treatment impacts early identification service outcomes (e.g., HIV positivity rates, linkage to care referrals, and the rapid start of HIV treatment).
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Learn how to develop, plan, and implement an organization-wide ECHO model to fully integrate HIV/HCV care and treatment into primary care centers and create wider access for patients with less barriers to care.
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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
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