The Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition (RWMPC) was created in Fall 2006 to support Ryan White Part C medical providers in delivering quality HIV care to their patients. For the first time, Ryan White medical providers have joined forces to address critical policy and program issues that affect their ability to deliver HIV care and treatment in communities across the country.
Get Involved
Help us with the important work ahead. Join the Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition today! Membership is open to all Ryan White medical providers. No dues are required.
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*NOTE: HIVMA membership is NOT required to join the Coalition.
Coalition Leadership
The Coalition is led by a diverse group of medical providers that work in Ryan White Part C-funded clinics cross the country.
Learn More about Ryan White Part C Programs
Ryan White Part C programs play a critical role in the HIV care system by providing comprehensive medical care and treatment to people that often have no other source for care.
More information on Ryan White programs, including Part C programs, is available from the HIV/AIDS Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Contact Us
The Coalition is administered by HIVMA. Send us an email or call us at (703) 299-1215 for more information.
Profiles of Ryan White Part C Programs
View state-specific information on Ryan White Part C programs across the United States.
News
HIV Care Providers and Researchers Applaud Release of National HIV-AIDS Strategy 07/13/2010
HIVMA and the Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition (RWMPC) welcome the release of an important HIV policy roadmap for the nation. The initiative’s success will depend on effective implementation and necessary resources.
Action Alert: Advocate for Increased Funding for HIV Medical Care and Treatment 06/25/2010
In honor of National HIV Testing Day on Sunday, June 27th, please advocate for increased funding for Ryan White Part C programs with Congress and your local media
Letters
RWMPC Recommendations for National AIDS Strategy (PDF) 12/10/2009
The Coalition submitted recommendations for crafting the National AIDS Strategy that focused on improving access to care.
Medical Home Concept for Improving Patient Care and Reducing Health Care Costs (PDF) 06/15/2009
HIVMA comments on the medical home concept that is referenced in the “Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009”.
RWMPC Comments on HRSA Performance Measures 12/15/2008
On December 15, 2008, the Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition wrote a letter offering public comments on the HRSA/HAB draft performance measures regarding AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP), Medical Case Management Services, Oral Health Services, and Systems Level issues.
HIVMA Supports Modified Ryan White Bill 09/13/2006
HIVMA letter to Representative Enzi in support of the bicameral, bipartisan reauthorization draft. The Committee that oversees the CARE Act in the US House of Representatives approved the Bill on Sept. 20 and it has been introduced in the House as HR 6143. It still needs to be approved by the Senate and the full House.
Resources & Information
Reforming the Health System: What Medical Homes Mean to HIV Care (PDF) 10/30/2009
Presented at the US Conference on AIDS in San Francisco.
Presentation from the RWMPC Annual Forum (PDF) 10/16/2009
Ryan White: An Unintentional Home Builder (PDF) 06/15/2009
Editorial by Michael S. Saag, MD, on the role of Ryan White-funded clinics as medical homes. AIDS Reader. 2009;19:166-168
Ryan White Part C Clinics: Medical Homes that Manage Chronic Disease 04/02/2009
The Ryan White program supports HIV care and treatment for more than 500,000 people with HIV/AIDS that are uninsured or underinsured and who without the program would likely go without lifesaving care.
Statements
Health Care Reform 06/15/2009
HIVMA position in support of a public plan option and principles for meaningful health care reform.
HIVMA, RWMPC Statement on Health Care Reform for HIV Programs 04/21/2009
Submitted to the Senate Finance Committee.
Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Testimony 03/30/2009
RWMPC Comments on HRSA/HAB Proposed Performance Measures 12/15/2008