Ryan White Title III HIV Capacity Development and Planning Grants - 100 Brickhill Avenue Suite 303 South Portland, ME 04106 Project Director: Ann Tucker, Chief Executive Officer Phone: (207) 874-2141 Fax: (207) 761-3829 www.greaterportlandhealth.org HRSA-24-062 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C Capacity Development Program, HIV Care Innovation Portland Community Health Center (Portland CHC) is a 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center. We are requesting funding from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C Capacity Development Program under the Streamlining Eligibility for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services activity within the HIV Care Innovation category (HRSA-25-049). Our proposed project aims to enhance and streamline the eligibility determination process for RWHAP services, ensuring timely access to high-quality HIV primary care for underserved populations. Portland CHC, the sole Ryan White Part C provider in Greater Portland, Maine’s most populous area, plays a vital role in providing healthcare to underserved populations. The project will target improving the efficiency and accessibility of eligibility verification processes, reducing administrative barriers, and increasing enrollment and retention of low-income individuals with HIV in healthcare services. By implementing a streamlined eligibility system, Portland CHC seeks to enhance service coordination, minimize delays in care, and address disparities in healthcare access for people with HIV. This initiative will leverage technology and standardized workflows to ensure a more efficient, patient-centered approach to eligibility determination. The expected impact includes improved continuity of care, increased patient engagement, and reduced gaps in services for vulnerable populations affected by HIV. We are requesting $105,000.00 in funding for this one-year project to support the implementation of these process improvements, including staff training, technology enhancements, and workflow redesign. This initiative aligns with national goals to optimize HIV care delivery, ensuring that people with HIV receive timely, comprehensive, and uninterrupted care in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Expected outcomes include streamlined eligibility verification workflows, improved data integration, reduced administrative burden, and enhanced staff training to ensure efficient implementation. Additionally, the project will enhance coordination with partners, improve patient access to care, and establish sustainable processes for long-term impact.
