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  • HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q1: January 2023

    This is according to the most recent VA National Formulary, dated May 2021 (U.S. without cirrhosis or with cirrhosis (CTP A) Mavyret: 3 tablets orally daily with food for 8 weeks; may with cirrhosis (CTP A) Pangenotypic regimens Mavyret: 3 tablets orally daily with food for 8 weeks; may Experts cited in the Times Post article shared a concern that “easy to reach” populations who may be Key in the agenda is a desire to maintain identity security of participants of which personal data is

  • HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q2: April 2024

    Hawaii’s ADAP notes the following: “Treatment slots for HCV direct-acting antivirals may be limited. Texas’s ADAP maintains no HCV coverage, despite a brief period of covering DAAs in 2022. This is according to the most recent VA National Formulary, dated May 2021 (U.S. Good Samaritan laws may or may not provide protection to those currently under parole or probation. Additionally, they may be required to register as a sex offender.

  • Gaming as a New HIV Prevention Tool

    Gamification—the strategic integration of game elements into non-game contexts—may offer a promising applying these core drives, gamification can create engaging experiences that motivate users to adopt and maintain This can be especially appealing for LGBTQ+ people who may face challenges or discrimination based on These online spaces can foster a sense of belonging, particularly for those who may feel isolated or Interventions focusing on themes of self-discovery, community building, and personal empowerment may

  • The Great Disenrollment - Examining Medicaid's Post-Pandemic Shift

    This suggested that many people who lost coverage may have still been eligible for Medicaid but faced process often involved complicated forms and documentation requirements, which proved challenging for many As of May 2024, 81 million people were enrolled in Medicaid, an increase of about 10 million compared A KFF report found that many of those who lost Medicaid coverage experienced increased out-of-pocket As the enhanced federal matching rate provided during the pandemic phased out, many states grappled with

  • Biden's Inaction Leaves Copay Assistance in Limbo

    Over the past five years, copay assistance has totaled $84 billion, highlighting its importance in maintaining trend highlights the critical role copay assistance plays in helping people not only initiate but also maintain This sentiment reflects the frustration of many who have long advocated for stronger protections. For many, the choice becomes one between essential medications and other basic needs such as food and Specific recommendations include: Maintaining the protections included in the 2020 Notice of Benefit

  • Public Input Needed - HIV, STI, Vaccine, and Hepatitis Policies

    Maintaining Vaccine Safety: Enhancing safety monitoring and public awareness of vaccine-related risks

  • Proposed Cigna-Humana Merger Raises Stakes

    indicating a potentially less favorable view of healthcare consolidation than the GOP has historically maintained Modern Healthcarereports that Cigna dominates in commercial coverage with 16.1 million members, while maintaining noting that such consolidation can limit competition and reduce patient access to specialty drugs, which may chronic conditions like HIV, where timely and consistent access to specific medications is critical for maintaining For instance, patients with cancer may find it harder to access specialized oncologists or newer, targeted

  • Bipartisan Hepatitis C Elimination Plan Presents Critical Lame Duck Opportunity

    The CBO's analysis particularly focuses on Medicaid enrollees, noting this population includes many people Notably, the standard 10-year budget window may undervalue long-term benefits, as many health complications However, implementation remains inconsistent across state systems, with many maintaining restrictive Rural provider shortages compound these access issues - many rural clinics lack staff trained in HCV

  • Massive Medicaid Cuts Could Threaten Healthcare Access for Millions

    Georgetown’s research suggests many expansion states would consider dropping coverage altogether if the pathways (versus 11% in the general Medicaid population), others do not—and could find it difficult to maintain Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage Idaho’s Medicaid Expansion Repeal Bill In many states, providers are sounding Political and Practical Barriers Passing massive Medicaid cuts—even under Republican control—may not Because these cuts are complex to implement, there may be opportunities for partial carve-outs or exemptions—if

  • Flying Blind - Public Health Without Population Data

    Many pages that have returned now display banners warning of further modifications, creating uncertainty Many of these resources inform each other, creating compounding effects when multiple datasets become Research requiring analysis of health outcomes across different populations may face delays or compromised State health departments maintain some parallel data collection systems that may help fill gaps in federal help maintain critical public health functions while broader access issues are resolved.

  • PDAB Chicanery - How Drug Affordability Boards Are Undermining Public Engagement

    previous version, including a comprehensive cost review dossier for Farxiga, a medication critical for many A 2024 analysis of Oregon's similar program showed states would need additional funds to maintain programs "And now I'm finding out she may not have access to it." The irony is painful: boards created to increase medication access may end up restricting it for those

  • Are Federal Spending Cuts Endangering America's Most Vulnerable?

    Health director, pointed out that even modest cuts can have outsized impacts on smaller departments: "It may spread, supporting community health workers in underserved areas, addressing health disparities, and maintaining Manning Family Children's Hospital in New Orleans has been admitting 1-2 children weekly for whooping Recent election results suggest the administration's approach to public health may be backfiring politically Congressional representatives, particularly those in vulnerable districts, may be increasingly receptive

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