U.S. HIV/AIDS Treatment Policy

Overview

President Barack Obama and HIV/AIDS (Regularly Updated)
From TheBody.com
On the Eve of World AIDS Day, a Look at Media Malfeasance (November 30, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
AIDS United Launches Virtual "Make It Grow" Campaign to Increase Access to Care Resources (September 9, 2011)
Campaign calls on individuals, corporations and foundations to invest in community-based programs where need is greatest.
From AIDS United
Timothy Brown: The Other Side of the Cure -- A Blog Entry by Nelson Vergel (July 15, 2011)
"['Berlin patient' Timothy Brown] is happy to have made medical history as the first living person cured from HIV, but he is now shocked about how complicated the U.S. benefits and health system's bureaucracy has been. He told me that it is amazing that a country which was not his motherland cured him; and now his home country cannot support his continuing struggle to strengthen his health."
From TheBody.com
Op-Ed: The Secret to Ending AIDS -- Better Secretaries? A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 13, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
2011: 10 HIV/AIDS Stories to Watch, Part 1 (January 19, 2011)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
HHS Confers With HIV/AIDS Community Representatives on National HIV/AIDS Strategy (October 18, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
Institute of Medicine Issues Report on HIV Screening and Access to Care: A Blog Entry by Jeffrey S. Crowley, M.P.H. (September 17, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
Continuing Our Commitment to Prioritizing HIV/AIDS: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (August 20, 2010)
From TheBody.com
The U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy: What's Useful, What's Promising, What's Missing (July 21, 2010)
An interview with Naina Khanna.
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from TheBody.com
Top Obama Officials Discuss New AIDS Strategy With Black Journalists (July 19, 2010)
From Black AIDS Institute
U.S. Announces First National HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 19, 2010)
From TheBody.com
AP Further Examines How PEPFAR Helped Inform New U.S. Domestic HIV/AIDS Strategy (July 14, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Announcing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (July 13, 2010)
From TheBody.com
First Comprehensive U.S. HIV/AIDS Strategy to Draw on Lessons From PEPFAR (July 13, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
White House to Unveil National AIDS Strategy Tuesday (July 9, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Two New TAG Publications (Summer 2009)
Research funding gaps revealed.
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In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
Health Workers' "Conscience" Rule Set to Be Voided (March 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Obama to Boost Domestic AIDS Spending in 2010 (March 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Leaders Come Together to Pursue a National AIDS Strategy (May 8, 2008)
From Project Inform
If at First You Don't Succeed ... (March 7, 2008)
Try, try again to get ETHA passed by contacting your senators today!.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
This Time It's Personal (October 19, 2007)
"New Ryan White" town hall at South Carolina HIV/STD Conference elicits HIV care horror stories.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
The Federal Budget Process and HIV/AIDS Funding (October 2007)
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From AIDS Action Council
Improving Outcomes: Blueprint for a National AIDS Plan for the U.S. (May 2007)
A political advocacy group funded by billionaire George Soros outlines a series of steps the U.S. needs to take in order to create a comprehensive HIV-fighting strategy.
From Open Society Institute
AIDS Research Funding Trimmed (December 27, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
San Francisco Chronicle Examines Potential Effects of Democratic-Controlled Congress on CARE Act, PEPFAR Reauthorization (November 14, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Optimal Treatment for 40,000 New HIV Cases in U.S. Will Cost $12 Billion Annually, Study Says (November 2, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. HIV Policy Update With Gregory Smiley (September 30, 2006)
In 46th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, from TheBodyPRO.com
The Emerging Crisis in HIV Care (September 14, 2006)
In Bay Area Reporter
HIV JournalView: The Rise of Generic Antiretrovirals -- In Developed Countries (January 2006)
Part of David Wohl, M.D.'s review of the top 10 HIV research reports of 2005.
In HIV JournalView, from TheBodyPRO.com
Internal Review Says NIH's Division of AIDS "A Troubled Organization"; Whistleblower Fishbein Fired (July 5, 2005)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Bush Budget Proposal Raises Global AIDS Funding, Cuts Some Domestic AIDS Programs (February 8, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Health Care Reform 101 (September/October 2004)
A review of current health insurance issues in the United States, and advice on how to find out where candidates stand.
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Subcommittee Holds Mark-Up (July 9, 2004)
[Archived Article]
Ryan White CARE Act funding is slated for a $35 million increase in 2005 -- the same increase as for U.S. abstinence education programs.
In AIDS Action Weekly Update, from AIDS Action Council
Half a Million HIV-Positive People in U.S. Not in Regular Medical Care (July 9, 2004)
A news release expressing the need to improve HIV-positive Americans' access to care.
From AIDS Action Council
Institute of Medicine Urges Restructuring of U.S. Low-Income HIV Treatment and Care (June 12, 2004)
A comprehensive, state-run HIV care program could prevent thousands of deaths, according to a new report.
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
Policy Facts: Early Treatment for HIV Act: Expanding Care Through Medicaid (June 2004)
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From AIDS Action Council
Financing HIV/AIDS Care: A Quilt With Many Holes (May 13, 2004)
A detailed policy report.
From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV Care Providers Take to Capitol Hill for "White Coat Day" (May 12, 2004)
[Archived Article]
Leaders discuss critical issues in the battle against HIV/AIDS.
From American Academy of HIV Medicine
Summary of Highlights From IAPAC Pharmacoeconomics Summit (May 2004)
The one-day summit, held on April 6, 2004, was entitled "Examining the Pharmacoeconomics of U.S. AIDS Drug Access".
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In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Women and HIV/AIDS in the United States: Setting an Agenda for the Future, a Policy Forum (October 23, 2003)
[Archived Article]
Watch a documentary on HIV-positive women, browse through fact sheets and read transcripts of key speeches.
From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Senate Rejects Amendment to Add $1 Billion Global AIDS Initiative, Amendment to Increase ADAP Funding (September 11, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Federal HIV/AIDS Spending: A Budget Chartbook -- Fiscal Year 2002 (September 2003)
[Archived Article]
The most recent data on U.S. federal funding for HIV/AIDS.
From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Rep. Berkley Plans to Lobby for Domestic AIDS Funding in Upcoming Congressional Session (August 22, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
National Journal Uses Global AIDS Initiative as Example of "Mismatch Between Rhetoric, Reality" in Appropriations Process (August 8, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Choices About Internet Filters Should Be Better Informed, Opinion Piece Says (August 6, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Bush Faces Criticism for Domestic HIV/AIDS Policy; Lauded for Efforts to Fight Disease in Africa (August 5, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
180 Groups Send Letter to President Bush Calling for $283M in New Federal Funding for ADAPs (August 1, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
House Rejects Conservative Bid to Block Four Federal Grants for Sex Research (July 11, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Addressing HIV/AIDS: Latino Perspectives and Policy Recommendations (PDF) (July 2003)
[Archived Article]
From National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors
AIDS Initiative Praised, but Worry Persists (April 30, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Certain Words Can Trip Up AIDS Grants, Scientists Say (April 18, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Research and Policy Recommendations for HCV/HIV Coinfection (February 2003)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
AIDS Leaders Meet Top Bush Officials (November 26, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institutes of Health Awards $1.95 Million to Study New Treatments for Drug Side Effects (November 22, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
On TheBodyPRO.com
New Studies Highlight Racial Disparity, Treatment Access Among HIV Patients (October 29, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ideology Rules at Department of Health and Human Services, Democrats Say (October 22, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kaiser's Bid for $500 Cap on Drug Coverage Rejected (October 11, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health Resources and Services Administration Launches New Web Site (October 3, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services Issues $10 Million in Grants to Support HIV Services (September 30, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Program Patients Mostly Minorities With Barriers to Care (September 16, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bush Administration Turning Up the Heat (September/October 2002)
[Archived Article]
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
White House Reshuffling AIDS Policy Operation (July 19, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Senate Panel Approves Increase in AIDS Funds (June 14, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Presidential Advisory Council Calls on Bush for HIV Battle Plan (May 20, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
President's Advisory Panel Finally Convenes (May/June 2002)
[Archived Article]
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
In Brief: United States Immigration (April 15, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HHS Awards $923 Million to Ensure Medical Care, Support Services and Prescription Drugs for People With HIV/AIDS (April 10, 2002)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
"Team" to Manage CDC; Four to Fill Top Roles Until Successor to Koplan Named (April 1, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Medical Privacy Changes Proposed; U.S. President Bush's Plan Would Lessen Patients' Say on Records (March 26, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AIDS Action Weekly Update (March 21, 2002)
[Archived Article]
Highlights include money for the Global Fund, the president's HIV/AIDS advisory council and bioterrorism funding.
In AIDS Action Weekly Update, from AIDS Action Council
Critics Denounce Bush's Proposed Budget for HIV Prevention and Care (March 20, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AIDS Panel Renews Vow to Fight Disease (March 15, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. President Bush Aides Defend AIDS Policies From Council Criticism (March 15, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bush Administration Not Making the Grade in the War on AIDS (March 13, 2002)
[Archived Article]
Press release from a coalition of U.S. AIDS organizations.
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From Project Inform
U.S. Senator Jesse Helms Clarifies AIDS Comments (March 7, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HHS Awards $597 Million to Help People With HIV/AIDS in Major Urban Areas (March 4, 2002)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
NIAID Phase III HIV Vaccine Trial to Determine Correlates of Protection Will Not Proceed (February 25, 2002)
[Archived Article]
Phase III trial in Thailand to determine efficacy will be supported by NIAID through a combined NIAID-DoD program.
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
U.S. Health and Human Services Budget for HIV/AIDS Unveiled (February 8, 2002)
[Archived Article]
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In STEP Ezine, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
Zero Percent Increase for HIV Prevention and Treatment Services (February 4, 2002)
[Archived Article]
From AIDS Action Council
Federal AIDS Policy Issues Today (August 1, 1997)
[Archived Article]
From AIDS Treatment News
AIDS Issues Face a More Hostile Congress (December 1996)
[Archived Article]
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Congressional Battles Over Funding the Office of AIDS Research (December 1996)
[Archived Article]
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group