How do we use epidemiology meaningfully without adequate resources for case-based surveillance? ⢠New Mexico's âUnde
Andrew Gans, MPH HIV, STD and Hepatitis Section Manager, NMDOH Chair-Elect, NASTAD A Healthier New Mexico
Focus on core public health roles
• Epidemiology and surveillance • Assessment of health systems • Assurance by finding partners and resources to fill gaps A Healthier New Mexico
Bring lessons from HIV to work in HCV
• Expertise in core public health. • Experience using social action to secure resources and support from existing systems. • Ability to integrate among HIV, HCV and STD.
• Serving disenfranchised and stigmatized populations. A Healthier New Mexico
How do we use epidemiology meaningfully without adequate resources for case-based surveillance? • New Mexico’s “Under 30 Project” focusing on new infection and reducing transmission.
• Projects for Baby Boomers to provide linkage to medical assessment and care. • Creative sources of collaboration and data such as substance use treatment programs. A Healthier New Mexico
How does public health use its unique role to conduct statewide assessment and planning?
• Use our expertise in HIV prevention and HIV services (Ryan White) planning. • Statewide plans for leadership and coordination. • Incorporate HCV into our upcoming integrated HIV prevention and services plans?
• Consider setting goals based on National HIV/AIDS Strategy. A Healthier New Mexico
How can we leverage our limited resources? • Educating policy makers. • Use resources and data to guide policy. • Leverage our expertise from HIV and social action. A Healthier New Mexico
• Fair pricing of medications. • Leveraging other government resources such as Medicaid. • Influencing health systems, such as private health insurance coverage for HCV treatment. • Working with correctional systems. • Leveraging substance use treatment programs as points of entry and education. A Healthier New Mexico
What have we learned in 30 years?
• Integration across HIV, HCV and STD. • Statewide leadership in assessment and policy. • Use limited resources to leverage significant support. • Social action gets results. A Healthier New Mexico
