This post is
part of a monthly series that summarizes what's been going on in the Ryan White
Planning Council, HIV Prevention Planning Group, and their subcommittees. To
view meeting materials and presentations, please visit www.hivphilly.org or check out our SlideShare account.
Finance Committee
HRSA’s
Policy Clarification 16-02 sets rules about what can be funded by Ryan White. The
clarification changes how the EMA can fund local AIDS pharmaceutical
assistance. It also means the EMA can now fund syringe access programs.
The Finance
Committee voted to approve a reallocation request from the AIDS Activities
Coordinating Office (AACO). AACO representatives asked that money be moved from
Medical Case Management to Information and Referral Services to support the
Health Information Helpline. They said the change would not affect case
management services.
Integrated Executive Committee
The
Co-Chairs of the Planning Council, HPG, and their committees met to discuss areas
where they can work together, including the Integrated Plan. They talked about
HIV stigma and HIV testing. They also agreed to invite a presenter on trauma-informed
care in the future. The Positive Committee will discuss Medicare/Medicaid and
peer support programs.
Ryan White Planning Council
The Planning
Council approved the Finance Committee’s request to reallocate money from Case
Management to Information and Referral Services.
Positive Committee
David
Griffith from the LGBT Elder Initiative discussed some upcoming events about
HIV and Aging. You can find more information on the LGBTEI website.
The Positive
Committee had a conversation about Medicare and Medicaid. They’re hoping to
bring in a speaker to talk about Medicaid in the future. They’ll also be
discussing Peer Support programs at their next meeting.
Comp Planning
The Comp
Planning Committee looked through information about marketplace insurance
programs. They also reviewed data on insured and uninsured people living with
HIV and AIDS in Philadelphia. Updated insurance information will be available
soon. The Committee is going to continue discussing a Health Insurance Premium
Cost-Sharing program after they see more data.
They also
finished their conversation on Housing as it affects health. Many people living
with HIV and AIDS in Philadelphia need housing and can’t get it. Increased
funding for housing may help shorten the waiting list for HIV/AIDS housing
programs.
Needs Assessment Committee
The Needs
Assessment Committee’s transportation survey got sent out to providers in early
March. The survey has received a lot of responses already. Some providers said
that they have issues with Logisticare. Some patients do not receive their day
passes on time, or their rides do not arrive on schedule. Some people also have
issues getting SEPTA tokens.
HPG
Dr. Anne
Frankel from Temple University and Judith Peters from the Philadelphia School
Board came to talk about last year’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The
survey asks high school students about smoking; drinking and drug use; weight,
nutrition, and activity; sex; violence; and mental health. You can find slides
from their presentation here.
Nominations Committee
The
Nominations Committee reviewed applications for Planning Council membership.
The Planning Council welcomes 4 new members! New Member Orientation will be
held April 14th from 11am-2pm. Current Planning Council members can
stop by orientation around 1pm to talk about their committees.
Want to get involved? To learn more, follow the links in
this post, attend one of the meetings listed on our calendar,
or email info@hivphilly.org. If you have questions, you can also call us
at 215-574-6760.
