August 2016 - AIDS.gov Blog - The Network of Care

Updated: Common Patient Assistance Program Application Reduces Barriers to HIV Medication Access

This month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with seven pharmaceutical companies and the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD), released an updated Common Patient Assistance Program...

Published Wed, Aug 24 2016 12:38 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: People Living With HIV, HRSA, Treatment, PLWHA

CDC Data Should Spur Action to Protect the Health and Wellbeing of ***, Gay, and Bisexual Youth

CDC recently released the first nationally representative data on the health risks of ***, gay, and bisexual (LGB) high school students. These data show that the approximately 1.3 million LGB youth in this country experience physical and sexual violence...

Published Fri, Aug 12 2016 9:05 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Youth, CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, LGBT

NIH’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach Discusses HIV Treatment Science at 2016 Ryan White Conference

As the 2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment wound down in Washington, DC, NIH’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach and his colleague Anne Rancourt joined us for a conversation on Facebook Live about HIV treatment. They discussed what scientists...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2016 11:41 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, HIV Vaccine, NIH, Ryan White Program, People Living With HIV, HRSA, Treatment, Ryan White, PLWHA

2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment: Day Two Recap

Thousands of HIV care and treatment leaders, including Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) recipients from across the nation, reconvened for day two of the 2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment in Washington, DC. On Wednesday,...

Published Thu, Aug 25 2016 12:50 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Ryan White Program, People Living With HIV, HIV Policy & Programs

Lose your health insurance? You may be able to enroll now

If you recently lost health insurance coverage, you may be able to enroll in Marketplace coverage with a Special Enrollment Period. Health insurance losses that may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period Loss of job-based insurance: You may qualify if...

Published Thu, Aug 04 2016 6:30 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, ACA

Have a pre-existing condition? Don’t worry, you’re covered with the Marketplace

Editor’s Note: Learn more about how the Affordable Care Act helps people with pre-existing conditions like HIV. View our page on the ACA and People Living with HIV/AIDS. Diabetic? Chronically sick? Don’t worry! With Marketplace health insurance...

Published Thu, Aug 25 2016 1:00 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: People Living With HIV, Affordable Care Act, HIV Policy & Programs, ACA, PLWHA

Facebook Live Conversations with HRSA Leaders about PLWH Leadership, Housing, and More from 2016 Ryan White Conference

Federal HIV leaders from HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau (HRSA/HAB) joined us to share highlights with us on Thursday, August 25, the third day of the 2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment . HRSA’s Antigone Dempsey chatted with Douglas...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2016 9:30 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, Housing, People Living With HIV, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, Stigma, Ryan White, PLWHA, Disclosure

Power in Service: The Role of PrEP in HIV Prevention for Black Women

Editor’s Note: We are pleased to bring you this guest blog post from the Black Women’s Health Imperative. Be sure to check out their Let’s Talk About PrEP campaign. “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes...

Published Thu, Aug 04 2016 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, PrEP, HIV Policy & Programs, Women and Girls, Campaign

Patient Benefits Coordinator Helps Tribal Members Enroll in Health Coverage

Jody Guardipee, a Patient Benefits Coordinator at Blackfeet Community Hospital in northwest Montana, knows firsthand that educating tribal members about their health care choices is key to building healthy families and healthy communities. Jody talks...

Published Thu, Aug 18 2016 12:48 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, HIV Policy & Programs, ACA, IHS

#RyanWhite2016: AIDS.gov supports HRSA conference

The 2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment begins on August 23, in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This year’s theme, Forward Momentum: Accelerating Access. Optimizing Care. Transforming...

Published Fri, Aug 19 2016 8:23 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Conferences, New Media, HRSA, Social Media, Ryan White

The Evolution of Ryan White HIV/Care

Rapid change does not typically drive progress in health care. Historically, proven interventions are adopted over decades under the best of circumstances, like life-saving Vitamin A for children with measles or Beta-blockers to improve survival after...

Published Tue, Aug 23 2016 12:23 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Communities of Color, Ryan White Program, People Living With HIV, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, SMAIF, Ryan White, PLWHA

Live on Facebook from Ryan White 2016

Today at the 2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment we had the opportunity to hear highlights from HRSA’s Dr. Laura Cheever and CDC’s Dr. Eugene McCray. Dr. Cheever, HRSA’s Associate Administrator for the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HRSA/HAB...

Published Wed, Aug 24 2016 1:31 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Ryan White Program, CDC, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, Ryan White

The Affordable Care Act: The Essential Role of Community Health Centers

Editor’s Note: Learn more! Read about HHS’ new awards for health centers to improve care coordination and become patient-centered medical homes, and download a HRSA Health Center Program fact sheet [PDF 255 KB] on Health Centers and the ACA. Health...

Published Thu, Aug 11 2016 8:44 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: HIV Policy & Programs, ACA

2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment: Day Three Recap

Innovative practices in HIV care, treatment, and prevention took center stage during day three of the 2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment in Washington, DC. The day kicked off with a panel plenary session that featured Centers...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2016 9:17 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Ryan White Program, CDC, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, Ryan White

Dr. Fauci Kicks Off Facebook Live at Ryan White 2016

Following his plenary remarks at the opening of the 2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment on August 23, NIH’s Dr. Anthony Fauci joined us for a Facebook Live session with HRSA’s Letitia Robinson. Dr. Fauci is Director of the National...

Published Wed, Aug 24 2016 1:06 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: NIAID, NIH, Ryan White Program, HRSA, HIV Policy & Programs, Ryan White

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