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The Coming HIV Care Crisis
Impending HIV care crisis results from Medicaid work requirements, federal funding cuts, and healthcare system fragmentation.
Travis Roppolo
Jul 13, 20256 min read
How Pharma Can Turn Advocates Into Allies
Pharmaceutical industry engagement of patient advocates requires transparency about funding, conflicts of interest, and advocacy independence.
Travis Roppolo
Jun 29, 20256 min read
Equal Health Policy is Queer Liberation
Healthcare policy equality forms the foundation for LGBTQ+ liberation and health equity in prevention and treatment access.
Kalvin Pugh
Jun 15, 20254 min read
RFK Jr's Budget Testimony Reveals Concerning Vision for America's Healthcare Safety Net
RFK Jr's budget testimony reveals plans to restructure HHS agencies and shift funding away from infectious disease prevention.
Travis Roppolo
May 25, 20255 min read
Mapping Injustice - Redlining's Legacy in HIV Treatment Delays
Historical redlining policies correlate with current geographic disparities in HIV treatment access and care quality.
Travis Roppolo
May 4, 20256 min read
Leaked HHS Budget - Critical HIV Services Face Deep Cuts
HHS budget proposal would eliminate critical HIV prevention funding and reduce Ryan White HIV/AIDS program resources.
Travis Roppolo
Apr 27, 20257 min read
HIV Long-Acting Injectables Face Policy Hurdles After CROI 2025
Long-acting injectable HIV treatments demonstrate clinical promise but face coverage and implementation barriers.
Travis Roppolo
Mar 16, 20256 min read
DoxyPEP's Impact - New Evidence Shows Promise and Challenges in STI Prevention
DoxyPEP post-exposure prophylaxis demonstrates effectiveness for STI prevention with implementation challenges and equity concerns.
Travis Roppolo
Jan 19, 20255 min read
Jen's Half Cents: On Prognostication and Pragmatism
Pragmatic approach to healthcare policy reform requires accepting incremental progress while maintaining advocacy commitment.
Jen Laws
Jan 5, 20253 min read
In Times of Uncertainty, Remember Your Values
Reflection on advocacy values and health equity commitment during political transitions.
Jen Laws
Dec 15, 20245 min read
New CDC Data Shows Progress on STI and Overdose Prevention
CDC progress data on STI and overdose prevention initiatives shows mixed results.
Travis Roppolo
Dec 1, 20246 min read
World AIDS Day - Together, Forward.
World AIDS Day reflection on ending the HIV epidemic: challenges and opportunities.
Kalvin Pugh
Nov 24, 20243 min read
Public Input Needed - HIV, STI, Vaccine, and Hepatitis Policies
Call to action for community input on federal health policy initiatives.
Travis Roppolo
Oct 20, 20245 min read
Why Mental Health is Central to Ending the HIV Epidemic
Critical role of mental health services in HIV treatment and epidemic control.
Travis Roppolo
Sep 15, 20248 min read
Ensuring Equitable Access to PrEP for Minors in the South
Barriers to PrEP access for minors in Southern states: legal and political obstacles.
Travis Roppolo
Sep 8, 20248 min read
Data Gaps Exist for Transgender Patients Living with HIV, Despite Need
Data gaps in HIV surveillance for transgender people and policy implications.
Jonathan Sosa
Sep 1, 20243 min read
HCV Prevalence Burden Higher Among HIV-Positive MSM
Elevated HCV prevalence among HIV-positive MSM and co-infection management implications.
Jonathan Sosa
Aug 25, 20243 min read
Grindr Launches At-Home STI Testing Initiative
Grindr's at-home STI testing kits address barriers to sexual health testing.
Jonathan Sosa
Aug 18, 20243 min read
Innovation as a Change Agent for Patients Leaving Incarceration
Innovative approaches to improve HIV care transitions for people exiting incarceration.
Travis Roppolo
Aug 11, 20246 min read
HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q3: July 2024
Q3 2024 Watch monitoring HCV treatment access across ADAPs, Medicaid, Veterans programs, and assistance initiatives.
Ranier Simons
Jul 29, 202424 min read
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