Stakeholders In Health Care Policy On Hiv In U.s.

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Nigerian Stakeholders Call for HIV Anti-Discrimination Laws

Nigerian stakeholders "called on the national and state assemblies to pass laws prohibiting such bias on grounds of health status," the country's Guardian newspaper reports. The stakeholders spoke at the launch of a "nationwide project aimed at... Read more »

Manuals Discuss HIV/AIDS Law, Immigration Policy; Policy Brief Examines Integrating AIDS Prevention Into Care

"Public Health Law Manual," American Public Health Association : The updated version of the manual -- which primiarly targets public health professionals -- provides an expanded discussion of the law and policy surrounding HIV/AIDS issues, as well... Read more »

HMO, Insurance Policies Threaten HIV Care: Interview with Dr. X

A major but under-addressed problem in HIV care is that health plans use various ways to avoid HIV and AIDS patients by restricting or eliminating the doctors who treat them. Even though it is well known that HIV patients who receive specialist care... Read more »

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The Bush Administration (BUSH, McCAIN, OBAMA POLICIES ON HIV/AIDS)

Just an opinion, but many believe and there are videos with experts, that Bush as well as other top political figures both Dem and Rep,as well as around the world does not want a cure for HIV or funding nor borders to pretect the USA simply because...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,". . . videos with experts . . . ."???? Hmm . . . well then I guess it must be true, right? Oh wait, weren't there lots of "videos with experts" telling us Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction and that George... Read more »

Restrictions and policy for HIV + nursing graduate

I am an HIV+ 2005 nursing graduate in Tennessee. I find that different institutions have varied regulations on HIV+ nurses. Is there a government regulation or document on the of safe delivery of patient care, disclosure of HIV+ nurses, and what...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Every hospital board sets its own policy regarding employees who have bloodborne pathogens--thank heavens! Imagine what it would look like if legislators wrote it. Could be a train wreck. There are OSHA standards on safe delivery of patient care.... Read more »

Health care's weak reforms (HEALTH CARE REFORM, 2009)

Dr. Bob, I am a student and am currently uninsured. Considering that the fact that there are several people in my position, how can you be so supportive of the democratic party and their weak reforms to the financing of the United States health care...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I understand your frustrations and agree the current health care reform bills making their way through Congress are far from ideal. Personally, I would have opted for a single payer system. That said, there is also reality to deal with. No doubt... Read more »

Individual Health Insurance Policies

I'm HIV postive and have had group health coverage since I was in my 20's (I"m) now 45. I've been presented with an opportunity to join a start-up which could turn out to be very lucrative. They don't offer group insurance...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

The best way to approach this would be to contact an insurance broker in your area to determine what is available to you. However, initially, you should take COBRA coverage for the 18 months allowable after you leave your current job. Then at the... Read more »

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Legal/Policy Specialist HIV/AIDS in the workplace

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The International Health Group is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Policy/Legal Specialist on an HIV/AIDS in the Workplace program. The position will involve technical oversight of up to ten overseas projects in collaboration... Read more »

SENIOR PUBLIC POLICY ASSOCIATE (Ref. Code: SPPA-PP

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SENIOR PUBLIC POLICY ASSOCIATE (Ref. Code: SPPA-PP)
The Senior Public Policy Associate is responsible for the overall development, coordination and implementation of NMAC's gay men/MSM of color policy and HIV/AIDS stigma initiatives and its impact on... Read more »

you can get health care even if you have aids/hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

there is finally a company that offers health care for anyone even if you aids or hiv. you can have a history of stock or heart attack and still get this coverage. they pay up to 80% of you doctir, dentist, or hospital bills. call 1-866-798-2156... Read more »

HIV Health care in UK

Posted by Eje, 2 Replies

I will be going to the UK in september for my masters and would like to get some to get my drugs from,any body know where? Read more »

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