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March 12, 2014
Steven R. Young, MSPHDirector, Division of Metropolitan HIV/AIDS Programs
Department of Health and Human ServicesHealth Resources and Services Administration
HIV/AIDS Bureau
Ryan White Part A Program Update
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Agenda – Topics of Interest
FY 2014 AwardsAll Grantee Meeting & Clinical ConferenceComprehensive Planning – TimelineSPNS HIT ProjectACA and “Vigorously Pursue”CMS – FAQ on 3rd Party PaymentASPE Technical Expert Panel Meeting on Unmet
NeedMonitoring the Continuum of CareSalary CapOther???
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FY 2014 Awards
Partials
Finals
Conference Calls
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AGM & Clinical Conference
No meetings in 2014
Re-budget administrative funds
Allowable meeting costs
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Comprehensive Planning
Feedback on 2012 plan
Timeline
Approach/Integration Moving Forward
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SPNS HIT Project
Overview of HRSA-14-057
Discussion
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ACA and “Vigorously Pursue”
Outreach & Enrollment of Potential Eligibles
Standardized Operating Procedures
Documentation
Payer of Last Resort & the Safety Net
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CMS – FAQ on 3rd Party Payments
Encourages but does not require acceptance of Ryan White payments
Website: The FAQs can be found at http://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Fact-Sheets-and-FAQs/Downloads/third-party-payments-of-premiums-for-qualified-health-plans-in-the-marketplaces-2-7-14.pdf
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ASPE Technical Expert Meeting on Unmet Need
Purpose/Intent
Meeting Summary
Future Contract Work
Discussion
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Monitoring the Continuum of Care
HHS Measures
Crosswalk of Ryan White service definitions and engagement activities
Performance-based incentive contracting/models of care
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HIV Measures: HHS
Viral Load Suppression
ART
Mugavero M et al. Clin Infect Dis 2011; 52(Suppl 2): S238-S246.
• Retention in medical care
• Housing status
Linkage to Medical Care
HIV Positivity
Late HIV Diagnosis
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Salary Cap Limitations
For FY 2014, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Division H, § 203, Pub. L. 113-76 signed into law on January 17, 2014 includes a provision that states, “None of the funds appropriated in this title shall be used to pay the salary of an individual, through a grant or other extramural mechanism, at a rate in excess of Executive Level II.”
The Executive Level II was increased by 1 percent from $179,700 to $181,500 by Executive Order 13655.
This change in the salary limitation is effective for FY14 awards as
outlined: Awards issued between October 1, 2013 through January 16, 2014 (Executive Level II)
$179,700 Awards issued between January 17, 2014 through September 30, 2014 (Executive Level II)
$181,500
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Other
Open Discussion
Call-in/Question Procedures
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Discussion/Questions
Contact Information:
Steven R. Young, MSPHDirector,Division of Metropolitan HIV/AIDS ProgramsHIV/AIDS Bureau, HRSA5600 Fishers LaneParklawn Building, Rm. 7A-55Rockville, MD 20857(301) 443-7136(301) 443-5271 faxemail: [email protected]://careacttarget.org - Ryan White Technical Assistance
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“Enhanced Communication” Webinar Series
To suggest topics or volunteer your program’s best practices for a future webinar, contact:
Luigi S. Procopio, Enhanced Communications CoordinatorEmail: [email protected] Phone: 301.443.0262
