Terry on Ryan White

The Ryan White CARE (Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency) Act has facilitated tremendous advancements in the treatment of HIV and AIDS, particularly with regard to connecting people living with HIV to care and keeping those individuals in care. Specifically, the development of Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) services and Medical Case Management (MCM) services have made a significant impact on low-income people living with HIV. Appointments, transportation, childcare, navigating insurance fees and finding the appropriate medical provider can be difficult or even impossible for people living with HIV, whether they are newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV for some time. In communities where HIV rates are the highest, EIS and MCM provide support and guidance for those needing to navigate a complex medical system. EIS services work to identify and reach out to individuals who are living with HIV and connect them with health education, teaches them how to navigate the HIV system of care and connect to and stay in care. MCM Services (including treatment adherence) ensure timely, coordinated and continued access to health and support services provided by trained professionals, including direct connection with a clinical care team. These services include an initial assessment of service needs; development of a comprehensive, individualized care plan; coordination of services required to implement the plan; continuous client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan;...
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