Special Projects of National Significance - Models of Care

The Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program supports the development of innovative models of HIV treatment, in order to quickly respond to emerging needs of clients served by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs. SPNS advances knowledge and skills in the delivery of health care and support services to underserved populations diagnosed with HIV infection. Through its demonstration projects, SPNS evaluates the design, implementation, utilization, cost, and health related outcomes of treatment models, while promoting the dissemination and replication of successful interventions.

Find SPNS Resources

HRSA's TargetHIV website is the online repository for SPNS products. 

• IHIP: Integrating HIV Innovative PracticesAdaptation of HRSA HAB SPNS program insights into practical resources.
• SPNS Resource DirectoryLists training and technical assistance resources by source SPNS project
• HRSA HAB SPNS Program DescriptionIncludes summary information on all SPNS projects

Active SPNS Projects

Watch for resources derived from these ongoing or recently concluded initiatives. 

• Culturally Appropriate Interventions of Outreach, Access and Retention among Latino(a) Populations. 2013-2018.
• Jurisdictional Approach to Curing Hepatitis C among HIV/HCV Coinfected People of Color. 2016-2019.
• Use of Social Media to Improve Engagement, Retention, and Health Outcomes along the HIV Care Continuum. 2015-2019.
• Improving HIV Health Outcomes through the Coordination of Supportive Employment and Housing Services. 2017-2020.
• Curing Hepatitis C among People of Color with HIV. 2017-2020.
• Dissemination of Evidence-Informed Interventions. 2015-2020.
• E2i: Using Evidence-Informed Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes among People with HIV. 2017-2021.
• Implementation of Evidence-Informed Behavioral Health Models to Improve HIV Health Outcomes for Black Men Who Have Sex With Men. 2018-2021.
• Improving Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Treatment among People with or at Risk for HIV.  2018-2021.