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Emergency Alert: Substance Use Safety Net in Trouble
Stagnant CMS reimbursement rates since 2016 threaten addiction treatment provider closures and service access.

Jen Laws
Jul 4, 20214 min read
Medicaid Access: HCV Medication Stalls
Restrictive Medicaid policies limit HCV treatment access through fibrosis restrictions and sobriety requirements.

Jen Laws
May 30, 20213 min read
Beyond Medication: Tech Advances in Care Delivery
Explores technology innovations in HIV care including mobile apps and drone pharmacy delivery.

Jen Laws
May 16, 20214 min read
SCOTUS Sets Dangerous Precedent for Incarcerated People Needing Care
Supreme Court allows states to ration hepatitis C care in prisons, setting dangerous precedent for incarcerated people.

Jen Laws
May 2, 20213 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q2: April 2021
Quarterly update on HCV treatment coverage across ADAPs, Medicaid, Veterans programs, and patient assistance options.

Jen Laws
Apr 25, 202122 min read
One Shot or Two? Necessity of COVID-19 Vaccination Among People Living with HIV and/or Chronic Liver Disease
COVID-19 vaccination priority for people with HIV and chronic liver disease amid immunological risks.

Jen Laws
Apr 4, 20213 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Family Courts, Child Welfare Services & Missed Opportunities for Intervention and Linkage to Care
Family courts and child welfare systems miss opportunities to address health needs and social determinants.

Jen Laws
Feb 21, 20215 min read
The Future is Now: Welcome to the Age of Injectables
FDA approves Cabenuva, first long-acting injectable HIV regimen offering monthly alternative to daily pills.

Jen Laws
Feb 7, 20213 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q1: January 2021
Quarterly Watch covering HCV treatment access across ADAPs and Medicaid, harm reduction programs, and COVID-19 impact on care.

Jen Laws
Jan 24, 202121 min read
HCV Screenings: An Evolving Blind Spot Amid Covid-19
COVID-19 caused a 50% drop in hospital HCV screening and 72% drop in primary care settings.

Jen Laws
Jan 24, 20213 min read
What a Narrowly Divided Senate Means for Health Policy
Narrowly divided Senate limits Biden's health policy agenda, making regulatory actions the primary reform path.

Jen Laws
Jan 17, 20213 min read
Too Good to be True: Drug Importation
Final rule allowing drug importation from Canada poses safety risks from counterfeit medications.

Jen Laws
Jan 10, 20213 min read
Advocacy in 2021…and Beyond
CANN outlines advocacy priorities for the Biden era, from 340B reform and drug pricing to HIV criminalization and health equity.
Community Access National Network
Dec 11, 20204 min read
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