Policy Analysis
We use data and evidence-driven strategies to conduct expert policy analysis that assists stakeholders in decision-making around issues of improving health and well-being for vulnerable populations. Our work includes independent analysis for local, state and federal policy makers, provider organizat [...]
Tools for Monitoring & Evaluating HIV Peer Programs
How do I know my peer program is working? Wednesday, January 26, 2011, ET Peers living with HIV/AIDS play an essential role in engaging HIV-positive individuals in care and treatment. This webcast is intended for organizations and individuals interested in learning about methods to document the impa [...]
Improving Access to HIV Care Using CHWs
As the Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center (TAEC) for the initiative, Boston University (BU) will provide training and technical assistance to these provider sites, especially CHWs and supervisors, as they develop and implement the CHW model in their settings. BU will also evaluate the effect [...]
Factors Associated with Engaging Socially Marginalized HIV Positive Persons in Primary Care
This article was published inΒ AIDS Patient Care and STDs in 2007.Β Β This paper examines factors associated with engaging socially marginalized HIV-positive persons in primary care using interview and chart review data from 984 clients presenting for services at 10 agencies participating in a multi [...]
Making the Connection: Promoting Engagement and Retention in HIV Medical Care Among Hard-to-Reach Populations
Produced by the HRSA/SPNS Outreach Initiative, this resource provides techniques, case studies, and multiple outreach/intake/monitoring tools on engaging and retaining hard-to-reach PLWHA in care.
Webinar: What is the Medicaid/CHIP Tutorial and What’s In It for Me?
The Catalyst Center hosted a 5-part webinar series to provide an overview of our newly released Medicaid/CHIP Tutorial, Public Insurance Programs and Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Tutorial on the Basics of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This first web [...]
Public Health Social Work in Global Health Fellowship
The Public Health Social Work MSW/MPH Program Fellowship in Global Health is sponsored by the Boston University Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) and the Boston University MSW/MPH program. Under the direction of Betty J. Ruth, Clinical Professor and Director of the MSW/MPH Pr [...]
The Provider Role in Client Engagement in HIV Care
This article appeared in AIDS Patient Care and STDs in 2007. ThisΒ qualitative study examined the process by which persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) engage in primary HIV medical care for treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Opportunity Act’s Medicaid Buy-In Option
This Catalyst Center policy brief provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Family Opportunity Act (FOA) Medicaid Buy-in option, including what the advantages are for families raising children with disabilities and states, how it affects existing pathways to Medicaid, and any costs fo [...]
Strategies for Supervising HIV Peers
HIV-positive peers who work to retain PLWHA in care and treatment and who may have experienced life challenges similar to those of their clients have unique needs for supervision and support. Effective peer supervision calls for supervisors to develop a highly supportive supervisory style that borro [...]
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