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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


When Algorithms Deny Care - The Insurance Industry's AI War Against Patients
Insurance companies deploy AI algorithms for automated prior authorization denials, restricting patient access to prescribed treatments.

Travis Roppolo
Jan 12, 20256 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


Healthcare in the Lame Duck
Healthcare policy opportunities and threats during lame duck congressional session.

Travis Roppolo
Dec 8, 202410 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


Bipartisan Hepatitis C Elimination Plan Presents Critical Lame Duck Opportunity
Bipartisan HCV elimination legislation analysis and critical legislative window.

Travis Roppolo
Nov 17, 20246 min read


Partisan Battles Put Public Health Programs in Jeopardy
Partisan political battles threaten essential public health programs and HIV funding.

Travis Roppolo
Nov 10, 20247 min read


A Patient Advocate's Perspective - The Call of this Moment
Pugh reflects on 340B policy and patient advocacy in ensuring equitable medication access.

Kalvin Pugh
Nov 3, 20244 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q4: October 2024
Q4 2024 Watch: HCV treatment access assessment with guidance for disaster-displaced individuals.

Ranier Simons
Oct 27, 202424 min read


Proposed Cigna-Humana Merger Raises Stakes
Proposed Cigna-Humana merger implications for healthcare competition and access.

Travis Roppolo
Oct 27, 20246 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


Biden's Inaction Leaves Copay Assistance in Limbo
Federal policy failures on copay accumulator programs restrict patient assistance benefits.

Travis Roppolo
Oct 13, 20247 min read


FTC Sues Major PBMs for Unfair Practices Affecting Drug Costs
FTC complaint against major PBMs for anticompetitive rebating and insulin pricing.

Travis Roppolo
Oct 6, 20248 min read


The Great Disenrollment - Examining Medicaid's Post-Pandemic Shift
Medicaid disenrollment during pandemic unwinding and impacts on vulnerable populations.

Travis Roppolo
Sep 29, 20248 min read


Gaming as a New HIV Prevention Tool
Gamification as innovative approach to HIV prevention education for youth.

Travis Roppolo
Sep 22, 20248 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
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