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Together TakeMeHome - One Year of Progress
First year results of Together TakeMeHome HIV self-testing distribution program.

Travis Roppolo
Jul 21, 20247 min read


Are Cancer Risks Higher for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Research on elevated cancer risks in PLWHA and importance of early detection.

Riley Johnson
Mar 3, 20242 min read
States Push PDABs Despite Warning Signs
State-level PDAB implementation advancing despite patient advocacy concerns.

Ranier Simons
Jan 28, 20245 min read
CANN Grows to Meet Need
CANN outlines organizational growth and 2024 policy priorities including state-level advocacy.

Jen Laws
Jan 2, 20246 min read
Upholding Our Ethical, Moral, and Bipartisan Commitment to HIV/AIDS
Proposed $767M HIV cuts betray bipartisan legacy; RWHAP and PEPFAR face critical funding threats.

Travis Roppolo
Dec 10, 20235 min read
'Remembering and Committing' to Representation in Advocacy Leadership for World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day 35th anniversary: centering PLWH voices and investing in lived-experience leadership.

Dietz
Dec 3, 20234 min read


Prescription Drug Advisory Boards: Who is Impacted and How to get Involved
PDAB state implementation variations and how patients can engage in the process.

Ranier Simons
Sep 17, 20235 min read
Payers Finally Facing Scrutiny for Denying Coverage
Payers face regulatory scrutiny for systematic coverage denials and prior authorization abuse.

Jen Laws
Aug 6, 20233 min read


Prescription Drug Advisory Boards: What They Are and Why They Matter to Patients
Introduction to PDABs: structure, function, and importance for patient medication access.

Ranier Simons
Jul 9, 20234 min read
The Necessity of Patient-Centered 340B Reform
340B reform must prioritize patients: charity care obligations and medical debt reduction.

Jen Laws
Jun 18, 20233 min read
Mid-Year Public Health Policy Update
Mid-year policy update covering Medicaid unwinding, ACA preventive care, and public health funding.

Jen Laws
Jun 11, 20235 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Digging Deep on Leadership Equity in HIV
HIV organizations face generational leadership transitions; racial equity in leadership roles needed.

Jen Laws
Jun 4, 20233 min read
Lived Values: Trans Employment Survey of National HIV Advocacy Organizations
CANN survey assesses HIV advocacy organizations' capacity to hire and support transgender staff.

Dietz
May 21, 20235 min read


HIV Advocates Gather in Nashville for Health Fireside Chat
Nashville Fireside Chat: state funding cuts, 340B reform, and HIV criminalization law changes.

Jen Laws
May 7, 20234 min read
Stigma: 'The PrEP Penalty'
The 'PrEP Penalty' describes insurance and policy discrimination against PrEP users.

Jen Laws
Apr 9, 20235 min read
2023 Poses Threats and Promises for Public Policy and Patient Advocates
2023 outlook: CVS PBM discrimination lawsuit, Medicaid enforcement, and state-sponsored discrimination threats.

Jen Laws
Jan 1, 20235 min read
Advancing Access Through Place Based Care
Place-based sexual health care in community venues advances HIV/HCV prevention and testing outreach.

Jen Laws
Dec 4, 20223 min read
Advocates Gather to Discuss Pressing Healthcare Issues
ADAP Fireside Chat addresses counterfeit medications, 340B reform, and public health workforce sustainability.

Jen Laws
Oct 2, 20223 min read


Special Interests Favor S.4395, but Patients Oppose It...Here's Why
S.4395 would divert Ryan White resources from PLWHA to PrEP, threatening the safety net for vulnerable populations.

Jen Laws
Sep 25, 20228 min read
European Commission Approves Once Every 6 Month Supplemental HIV-Treatment
European Commission approves lenacapavir, a novel six-month injectable for treatment-resistant HIV.

Jen Laws
Aug 28, 20223 min read
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