top of page
Latest Articles and Analysis
Search
Jen's Half Cents: Employers' Role In Ending the HIV Epidemic, Addressing Health Equity, and Retaining Talent
Employers can advance health equity through inclusive benefits design and quality provider networks.

Jen Laws
Nov 20, 20225 min read
Making Sure We Count: United States Trans Survey is Live
US Trans Survey provides critical data on transgender healthcare, discrimination, and social determinants.

Jen Laws
Nov 13, 20223 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q4: October 2022
Q4 2022 Watch: HHS renewed opioid emergency; CANN launched monkeypox project; HEPLISAV-B hepatitis B vaccine covered.

Jen Laws
Oct 24, 202225 min read
HCV 'Netflix' Model Reveals Price Isn't the Biggest Problem
Louisiana and Washington HCV subscription models save millions but fail elimination goals; cost alone isn't the barrier.

Jen Laws
Oct 23, 20224 min read
Assessing Cultural Competency
Provider language shows negative bias toward Black patients at 2.5x rate, undermining care engagement.

Jen Laws
Sep 18, 20223 min read
Feds Launch National HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation Plan
White House releases federal implementation plan with 380+ action items for National HIV/AIDS Strategy.

Jen Laws
Sep 4, 20223 min read
Despite All Evidence in Support of Harm Reduction, Stigma Drives Public Attitudes
Stigma drives opposition to harm reduction programs like safe consumption sites despite strong evidence.

Jen Laws
Aug 21, 20224 min read
Institutional Barriers Still Stand in the Way to Equity
Innovative HIV medications available but inaccessible: payer barriers block Cabenuva and Apretude access.

Jen Laws
Jul 31, 20223 min read
Improving Liver Health for People Who Inject Drugs
Community-based low-barrier HCV treatment for PWID significantly improves liver health outcomes.

Jen Laws
Jul 17, 20223 min read
Community Roundtable Defines the Shape of Public Health Advocacy Amid COVID-19
CANN roundtable examines COVID-19 impacts on public health advocacy, Medicaid expansion, and HIV programs.

Jen Laws
May 22, 20224 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Attacks on Abortion and Trans Care are Attacks on Medication Access
Restrictions on abortion and transgender care represent broader attacks on medication access as human right.

Jen Laws
May 1, 20224 min read
Reducing Medication Abandonment; Improving Retention in Care
Medication abandonment disproportionately affects Black patients; PrEP users 41% more likely to abandon.

Jen Laws
Mar 6, 20223 min read


Congress Eyes Equipping Providers to Combat the Opioid Crisis; The MAT Act
MAT Act removes X-waiver requirements, expanding buprenorphine access especially in rural communities.

Jen Laws
Feb 6, 20222 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


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
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


Amid HIV Outbreaks, Covid-19 Fractures Existing Public Health Efforts
COVID-19 strains public health efforts addressing HIV outbreaks, diverting resources from the domestic epidemic.

Jen Laws
Aug 29, 20213 min read
Post-PHE: Continuity in Care for Vulnerable Populations is Critical
Post-PHE planning for Medicaid redetermination: extended timelines and navigator support for safety net care.

Jen Laws
Aug 22, 20214 min read
Degrees of Separation: Social & Spatial Networks of HIV & HCV
Study explores social-spatial networks and HIV/HCV diagnosis rates among homeless and injection drug users.

Jen Laws
Aug 15, 20213 min read
We Need Your Support Today!
bottom of page