Category Archives: Healthcare

HIV Special Needs Plans

HIV Special Needs Plans (HIV SNPs) are a vehicle for providing health care to Medicaid recipients living with HIV, individuals of transgender experience, and gender non-conforming or homeless individuals, regardless of HIV status living in New York City. For more information contact New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 or the following HIV SNPs: MetroPlus PartnershipContinue reading “HIV Special Needs Plans”

Preparing for Possible Medicaid Cuts

While Medicaid has been the gold standard for health insurance coverage for those living with HIV in NYS for over 35 years the program is at risk for dramatic reductions in funding and/or eligibility in the near future. Providers and Plans would be wise to familiarize themselves with alternatives available to PLWH in NYS ifContinue reading “Preparing for Possible Medicaid Cuts”

2024 HIV SNP Enrollment

HIV Special Needs Plans (HIV SNPs) are a vehicle for providing health care to Medicaid recipients living with HIV, individuals of transgender experience, and gender non-conforming or homeless individuals, regardless of HIV status living in New York City. For more information contact New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 or the following HIV SNPs: MetroPlus PartnershipContinue reading “2024 HIV SNP Enrollment”

Using Claims Data as a Proxy for Medication Adherence

Effective treatment of HIV is dependent on patient’s medication adherence. In  managed care plans pharmacy claims data can be used as a proxy for medication adherence.   Prescription fill dates and dosage can be used by the Plan to calculate the number of days the Member has medication.  Plans serving the HIV population can useContinue reading “Using Claims Data as a Proxy for Medication Adherence”

RITx: Data Analytics and Visualization in Health Care

I just audited this online.course (free) and can highly recommend it.   It’s free unless you want a certificate of completion which requires a payment and passing series of quizzes.   The course provides an excellent overview of the US Healthcare System incuding key components.   The curriculum is comprehensive and essential for those workingContinue reading “RITx: Data Analytics and Visualization in Health Care”

2023 HIV SNP Enrollment

HIV Special Needs Plans (HIV SNPs) are a vehicle for providing health care to Medicaid recipients living with HIV, individuals of transgender experience, and gender non-conforming or homeless individuals, regardless of HIV status living in New York City. For more information contact New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 or the following HIV SNPs: MetroPlus PartnershipContinue reading “2023 HIV SNP Enrollment”

2021 HIV SNP Enrollment

HIV Special Needs Plans (HIV SNPs) are a vehicle for providing health care to HIV infected Medicaid patients in New York City.  For more information contact New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 or the following HIV SNPs: MetroPlus Partnership in Care Plan 1-800-303-9626 VNSNY CHOICE SelectHealth 1-866-469-7774 Amida Care 1-800-556-0689 HIV Special Needs Plans haveContinue reading “2021 HIV SNP Enrollment”

2020 HIV SNP Enrollment

HIV Special Needs Plans (HIV SNPs) are a vehicle for providing health care to HIV infected Medicaid patients in New York City.  For more information contact New York Medicaid Choice at 1-800-505-5678 or the following HIV SNPs: MetroPlus Partnership in Care Plan 1-800-303-9626 VNSNY CHOICE SelectHealth 1-866-469-7774 Amida Care 1-800-556-0689 HIV Special Needs Plans haveContinue reading “2020 HIV SNP Enrollment”