Latest Articles and Analysis

State-level PDAB implementation advancing despite patient advocacy concerns.

Rising medical debt burden among insured Americans and systemic causes.

Healthcare workforce understaffing driven by profit maximization and consolidation.

2024 federal healthcare policy priorities: 340B reform, PBM oversight, and telehealth.

CANN outlines organizational growth and 2024 policy priorities including state-level advocacy.

Libraries emerge as telehealth access points for underserved communities amid digital divide concerns.

Proposed $767M HIV cuts betray bipartisan legacy; RWHAP and PEPFAR face critical funding threats.

World AIDS Day 35th anniversary: centering PLWH voices and investing in lived-experience leadership.

Transgender communities face elevated HIV risk; stigma and discrimination undermine prevention.

PLWHA face elevated cancer risks; screening, HPV vaccination, and coordinated care are critical.

Congenital syphilis cases tripled since 2017; integrated response including testing and education needed.

HIV self-tests increase diagnosis but lack linkage to care; community support systems needed.

Payer denial of PrEP disproportionately fails Black women and marginalized communities.

Q4 2023 Watch: Bipartisan PEPFAR reauthorization push; ADAP coverage and Medicaid updates tracked.

HCV vaccine development requires addressing immune variability, access barriers, and community trust.

PDABs and upper-payment limits risk restricting medication access despite affordability intentions.

Research proves alcohol doesn't reduce DAA efficacy for HCV, yet payers continue restricting treatment.

OIG report: 27% of Medicaid HIV enrollees lack evidence of critical services; state disparities exposed.

$100 billion 340B program lacks patient accountability; reform needed for charitable care obligations.

PDAB state implementation variations and how patients can engage in the process.