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Unmet Need for HIV-Related Medical Care in Texas. Ann Robbins MMP Meeting. Estimating Unmet Need “calculating” Unmet Need Framework. Addressing Unmet Need “developing & implementing strategies” Comprehensive Planning. Assessing Unmet Need “learning & understanding” Needs Assessments.
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Unmet Need for HIV-Related Medical Care in Texas Ann Robbins MMP Meeting
Estimating Unmet Need “calculating” Unmet Need Framework Addressing Unmet Need “developing & implementing strategies” Comprehensive Planning Assessing Unmet Need “learning & understanding” Needs Assessments
Criteria • CD4 t-cell count • Viral load • ART • Medical visit (for URS)
Method of Estimation • We chose an approach that would integrate data from a variety of sources to get the most comprehensive picture of who is in and out of care • Requires cooperation from public and private payers
Estimating Met Need • PLWHA in 2003 and 2004 • Excluded those diagnosed in TDCJ • Not include Medicare, VA, all PMD
Plans for Tightening Estimate • Add TDCJ treatment data • Eliminate cases that are likely to have left jurisdiction • Eliminate cases that were diagnosed more than 5 years ago for working profile