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Dismantling of Health Equity Research
Elimination of health equity research funding undermines evidence base for addressing healthcare disparities and structural inequalities.

Travis Roppolo
Feb 16, 20257 min read
Flying Blind - Public Health Without Population Data
Elimination of surveillance funding creates blind spots in disease tracking and health equity measurement.

Travis Roppolo
Feb 9, 20257 min read
Massive Medicaid Cuts Could Threaten Healthcare Access for Millions
Proposed Medicaid cuts and work requirements threaten coverage for millions including people living with HIV.

Travis Roppolo
Feb 2, 20256 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q1: January 2025
Q1 2025 Watch: comprehensive update on HIV/HCV co-infection treatment access across federal and state programs.

Travis Roppolo
Jan 27, 202525 min read
FTC Exposes PBM Price Gouging of Specialty Generic Drugs
FTC investigation confirms pharmacy benefit managers extracted billions in excess revenue through specialty drug markup schemes.

Travis Roppolo
Jan 26, 20257 min read
DoxyPEP's Impact - New Evidence Shows Promise and Challenges in STI Prevention
DoxyPEP post-exposure prophylaxis demonstrates effectiveness for STI prevention with implementation challenges and equity concerns.

Travis Roppolo
Jan 19, 20255 min read
When Algorithms Deny Care - The Insurance Industry's AI War Against Patients
Insurance companies deploy AI algorithms for automated prior authorization denials, restricting patient access to prescribed treatments.

Travis Roppolo
Jan 12, 20256 min read
Jen's Half Cents: On Prognostication and Pragmatism
Pragmatic approach to healthcare policy reform requires accepting incremental progress while maintaining advocacy commitment.

Jen Laws
Jan 5, 20253 min read
In Times of Uncertainty, Remember Your Values
Reflection on advocacy values and health equity commitment during political transitions.

Travis Roppolo
Dec 15, 20245 min read
Healthcare in the Lame Duck
Healthcare policy opportunities and threats during lame duck congressional session.

Travis Roppolo
Dec 8, 202410 min read
New CDC Data Shows Progress on STI and Overdose Prevention
CDC progress data on STI and overdose prevention initiatives shows mixed results.

Travis Roppolo
Dec 1, 20246 min read
World AIDS Day - Together, Forward.
World AIDS Day reflection on ending the HIV epidemic: challenges and opportunities.

Travis Roppolo
Nov 24, 20243 min read
Bipartisan Hepatitis C Elimination Plan Presents Critical Lame Duck Opportunity
Bipartisan HCV elimination legislation analysis and critical legislative window.

Travis Roppolo
Nov 17, 20246 min read
Partisan Battles Put Public Health Programs in Jeopardy
Partisan political battles threaten essential public health programs and HIV funding.

Travis Roppolo
Nov 10, 20248 min read
A Patient Advocate's Perspective - The Call of this Moment
Pugh reflects on 340B policy and patient advocacy in ensuring equitable medication access.

Kalvin Pugh
Nov 3, 20244 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q4: October 2024
Q4 2024 Watch: HCV treatment access assessment with guidance for disaster-displaced individuals.

Ranier Simons
Oct 27, 202424 min read
Proposed Cigna-Humana Merger Raises Stakes
Proposed Cigna-Humana merger implications for healthcare competition and access.

Travis Roppolo
Oct 27, 20246 min read
Public Input Needed - HIV, STI, Vaccine, and Hepatitis Policies
Call to action for community input on federal health policy initiatives.

Travis Roppolo
Oct 20, 20245 min read
Biden's Inaction Leaves Copay Assistance in Limbo
Federal policy failures on copay accumulator programs restrict patient assistance benefits.

Travis Roppolo
Oct 13, 20247 min read
FTC Sues Major PBMs for Unfair Practices Affecting Drug Costs
FTC complaint against major PBMs for anticompetitive rebating and insulin pricing.

Travis Roppolo
Oct 6, 20248 min read
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