2016 National ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report

By: Brandon M. Macsata, CEO, ADAP Advocacy Association

On February 1st, an analysis of the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) was released by the National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD). The 2016 National ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report tracked state-by-state programmatic changes, emerging trends, and latest available data on the number of clients served, expenditures on prescription drugs, among other things. It is widely recognized by stakeholders has the most comprehensive analysis of ADAP-related information and data, and NASTAD's work provides an essential advocacy tool.

This year's report focuses on two main areas, including:

• A Model for Optimizing HIV Outcomes Within an Evolving Health System
• 3 Ways ADAP is Improving Health Outcomes 

Overall the 2016 National ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report yielded some very compelling data on the success of the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs nationwide in 2015. Some key points are:

• Over 139,000 clients were served, representing a 5% decrease overall from the previous year;[1]
• The total ADAP drug expenditures were $130,921,720;[2]
• Drug rebates accounted for $1.016 billion, or 45% of the overall ADAP budget, representing an increase of 6% from the previous year;[3]
• ADAP remains the primary payer for those individuals whose insurance cost-sharing responsibilities (e.g., premium, deductible and co-payment/co-insurance) are a barrier to purchasing and maintaining insurance;[4]
• A majority (72%) of all clients served by ADAPs were reported as virally suppressed, which represents a 12% increase over the previous year;[5] and 
• A majority of ADAPs pay premiums (84%), deductibles (83%) and prescription co-payments/co-insurance (90%) on behalf of eligible clients.[6]

Accompany this year's report is an InfoGraphic, which NASTAD used to convey the important message behind how ADAPs are improving health outcomes. To download the Infographic, CLICK HERE.

The ADAP Advocacy Association commends NASTAD for its ongoing efforts to keep stakeholders informed, and engaged on the issues enumerated in this year's National ADAP Monitoring Project. To download a copy of the report, CLICK HERE.

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[1] National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors, "2016 National ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report," February 1, 2016, p. 3.

[2] National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors, "2016 National ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report," February 1, 2016, p. 3.

[3] National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors, "2016 National ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report," February 1, 2016, p. 4.

[4] National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors, "2016 National ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report," February 1, 2016, p. 5.

[5] National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors, "2016 National ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report," February 1, 2016, p. 3.