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U.S. News Texas: State Won't Fund Growing Demand for HIV MedicineAugust 29, 2011 Lawmakers didn't cut spending for the Texas HIV Medication Program, but it remains nearly $20 million short of what's needed to treat a growing number of low-income patients living with the disease. As of 2009, health officials reported that more than 66,000 Texans were living with HIV. That number grows by about 6 percent every year, mostly because survivors of the disease are living longer (The Texas Tribune Tan, 8/27). Back to other news for August 2011
 This article was provided by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. It is a part of the publication Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report. Visit the Kaiser Family Foundation's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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