Who We Are
Monitors policies that impact the prevention and treatment of HIV, viral hepatitis, and other health conditions in the United States.
Communicates with members of the HIV, hepatitis, and other patient group communities on key policy issues that impact their access to healthcare.
Educates policymakers and members of the media about efforts to end both HIV and hepatitis in the United States and to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare for people with or at risk of serious or chronic health conditions.
Key Issues
Causes We Care About, and So Should You!
HIV
Promote necessary funding, programs, and policies to end the HIV epidemic in the United States
HEPATITIS
Promote necessary funding, programs, and policies to end viral hepatitis in the United States
HEALTHCARE ACCESS
Promote necessary funding, programs, and policies to end viral hepatitis in the United States
Facebook posts by @HIV+Hep
Two North Texas groups lose funding for HIV-prevention work
www.star-telegram.com
Two Dallas-based groups lost federal funding for HIV-prevention work amid a change in how federal dollars are distributed.
www.delawarepublic.org/science-health-tech/2026-10-09/advocates-highlight-prep-and-pep-access-wit...
Advocates highlight PreP and PEP access with diminished resources to treat HIV and AIDs
www.delawarepublic.org
Delaware passes a law requiring health insurance plans to cover PreP and PEP, which are medications used to prevent the spread of HIV.
On National PrEP Day, @HIVHep Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive PrEP Program. With Record Number of Sponsors, Bill Creates National Grant Program to Increase Uptake, Provide for the Uninsured & Guarantee Insurance Coverage: bit.ly/4hUgXZO
The HIV and Hepatitis Policy Institute's Carl Schmid presented data on prior authorization & prescription drugs before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 31% of first fills of brand name #Rx’s were rejected due to utilization management in exchange plans: bit.ly/4hwYbIT
Community groups lose HIV-prevention money as feds redirect dollars to states:
Community groups lose HIV-prevention money as feds redirect dollars to states • Stateline
stateline.org
Nearly 100 community-based organizations have lost their federal HIV-prevention grants this week as the Trump administration redirects dollars to state and local health departments. The funding change...