Amida Care Celebrates 20 Years of Improving Health Outcomes for New Yorkers Impacted by HIV
–New York's largest
–Amida Care currently serves over 9,000 New Yorkers affected by HIV, including 2,800 members who identify as transgender, gender nonconforming, and non-binary–
–Amida Care is the expert in HIV and gender-affirming care–
"Two decades ago, no one believed that seven community-based healthcare organizations with no experience with Medicaid managed care could launch a health plan. But thanks to the vision of our provider founders, we have been able to help thousands of New Yorkers live healthy, fulfilling lives by creating an innovative model of care that puts the needs of people impacted by HIV first," said
- achieving viral suppression for 80 percent of members living with HIV, an increase from 60 percent in the early 2000s;
- curing over 1,200 members of Hepatitis C, a leading cause of death among people living with HIV; and
- helping over 60 percent of transgender, gender nonconforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) members access gender-affirming care, including surgeries, within three years of membership.
Today,
- 2,800 identify as TGNCNB;
- 40 percent have experienced homelessness at least once since their HIV diagnosis;
- 90 percent have a history of substance abuse;
- Two-thirds are living with significant mental health issues including traumas;
- 55 percent are Black and 32 percent are Hispanic/Latinx – highlighting the disproportionate impact the HIV epidemic continues to have on communities of color.
Originally known as
Since its founding,
Similarly,
"Over twenty years, we have grown and evolved, but our commitment to addressing health disparities, ending HIV, breaking down barriers to care for marginalized communities, and addressing racism as a public health crisis remains steadfast. As we take a moment to celebrate all we've accomplished, we thank the leaders at the
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