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HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q1: January 2022
Q1 2022 assessment of HCV treatment access in ADAPs and Medicaid with DAA coverage and harm reduction data.

Jen Laws
Jan 23, 202224 min read
Return of the Flu: Flurona, a Co-occurring Infection that is NOT
Flurona co-infections highlight information challenges amid pandemic fatigue and misinformation.

Jen Laws
Jan 16, 20224 min read
Improvements to Public Health Guidelines, Despite Covid-19
CDC updates STI treatment guidelines; ACIP recommends universal adult HBV vaccination and HPV catch-up.

Jen Laws
Jan 9, 20224 min read
2022: New Beginnings, New Changes
CANN announces 2022 organizational changes including rebranding and launching the 340B Action Center.
Community Access National Network
Jan 2, 20223 min read
2021: A Year in Reflection
CANN reflects on 2021 advocacy spanning 340B drug pricing, HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use disorder policy.

Jen Laws
Dec 12, 20213 min read
FDA Move Aims to Diversify HCV Test Maker Market, Reduce Regulatory Burden
FDA reclassifies HCV testing to reduce regulatory burden and enable new test makers to enter market.

Jen Laws
Dec 5, 20212 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Stepping into the Shadow of a Giant
New CANN leadership reflects on mentorship and maintaining advocacy legacy following Bill Arnold's passing.

Jen Laws
Nov 28, 20214 min read


A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why Program Reform Matters to You
Final installment addressing 340B reform needs: transparency, accountability, and contract pharmacy concerns.

Jen Laws
Nov 21, 20215 min read


A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Middlemen Matter to You
Analyzes the role of contract pharmacies and intermediaries in 340B drug distribution and patient access.

Jen Laws
Nov 14, 20215 min read


A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Decline in Charity Care Matters to You
Examines how 340B program expansion correlates with declining hospital charity care for vulnerable patients.

Jen Laws
Nov 7, 20216 min read


A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why Accountability Matters to You
Explores accountability mechanisms in the 340B program and oversight requirements for patient protection.

Jen Laws
Oct 31, 20216 min read


A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why Transparency Matters to You
Explains why transparency in 340B operations is critical for program integrity and patient access.

Jen Laws
Oct 24, 20215 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q4: October 2021
Q4 2021 Watch covering HCV drug formulary updates, ADAP and Medicaid changes, and pandemic impact on care.

Jen Laws
Oct 19, 202123 min read


A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Program Matters to You
Introduces the 340B Drug Discount Program: its history, purpose, and significance for medication access.

Jen Laws
Oct 17, 20215 min read
Where Public and Private Payers Fail, Patient Assistance Programs Step In
Payers restrict HCV treatment through utilization management; patient assistance programs fill the critical gap.

Jen Laws
Oct 10, 20213 min read


HIV & Covid-19: A Story of Concurrent Pandemics
Global Fund report shows COVID-19 reduced HIV/HCV program efficacy while South Africa tripled ART coverage.

Jen Laws
Oct 3, 20213 min read
Coverages & Pitfalls: Pandemic-Related Health Care Expansion
Analyzes CMS marketplace rule changes and Medicaid expansion risks as pandemic emergency declarations end.

Jen Laws
Sep 26, 20213 min read


Veterans Linkage to Care: Perspectives on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Opioids & Mental Health
31,000 Veterans with HIV face unique barriers including comorbidities and HCV rates 3x the general population.

Jonathan J. Pena, MSW, LCSWA
Sep 19, 202113 min read
Biden Administration's Healthcare Future is One of Promise & Peril
Analyzes Biden health policy priorities including drug pricing reform and Medicare expansion.

Jen Laws
Sep 12, 20216 min read
A Different Booster: HBV Vaccines among PLWHA
Analysis of hepatitis B vaccine efficacy and revaccination protocols for people living with HIV.

Jen Laws
Sep 5, 20213 min read
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