Consortium Goals

Consortia seek to ensure that HIV-infected individuals within the state will receive the quickest access to community-based, essential health care and support services. 

Consortia work to identify consumer service needs

Core medical needs as determined by HRSA

Diagnostics and Monitoring (CD4 Counts, Viral loads, etc.)

Dental

Mental Health

Substance Abuse

Medical Services

Other support services monitored & prioritized by consortia

Housing
Nutrition
Rehabilitation
Child Welfare and Family Services
Medical Supplies
Transportation

More information about support services and Emergency Financial Assistance may be located at:

• http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/chss/aids/casemgmnt/casemgmt1/aspx 
  

Consortia work to identify barriers to care 
Shortage of providers;

Lack of consumer awareness of eligibility for services;

Transportation Challenges;

Lack of education of medical providers regarding HIV Issues.

Consortia work to reduce barriers to care

Increase quantity of providers;

Educate consumers regarding the Ryan White Part  B Program;

Seek out alternative transportation options;

Work with Regional AIDS Education and Training Centers to educate medical professionals.

Consortia work to reduce duplication of services 

Collaboration with all Ryan White service providers in the Consortia Region;

Collaboration with Case Management Agencies in the Consortia Region;

Collaboration with other providers of HIV related medical or support services.

Consortia set spending priorities and allocations for a portion of the Emergency Financial Assistance Funds set aside for the area.

Priorities and allocations are established for the following services:
Transportation
Nutrition
Child and Family Welfare
Rehabilitation
Medical Supplies