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HealthHIV Opposes the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and July Rescissions Threatening HIV Care

Even though the ink hasn’t dried, the implications of the “Big Beautiful Bill” are already clear—particularly for Medicaid and the broader health system supporting People with HIV (PWH). With deep federal cuts and structural changes baked into the bill, core safety-net programs face serious threats. Hospitals in rural and underserved areas—already stretched thin—may be pushed closer to crisis. And because Medicaid covers over 40% of people with HIV, disruptions to access for antiretrovirals, case management, and wrap-around services could reverse decades of public health gains.

Statement on Senate Bill Jeopardizing HIV Services and Calling for House to Act

HealthHIV strongly opposes the Senate-passed reconciliation bill, which would eliminate Medicaid coverage for millions, destabilize HIV care systems, and unravel the very infrastructure meant to support public health in America. This legislation does not reform—it retreats and reverses decades of progress, strips access from more than 17 million people, and severely undermines national efforts to end the HIV epidemic.

Braidwood Decision Preserves Preventative Healthcare Access

HealthHIV and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health welcome today’s Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc, which upholds the federal government’s prior position; and affirms the authority of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in guiding coverage requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).

This ruling preserves access to critical preventive health services for millions of Americans, including HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)—a proven intervention in the fight to end the HIV epidemic.

Advances in HIV Care: A Rapid-Response Webinar Series

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 12:30pm to 1:00pm Eastern — This 30-minute rapid-response webinar will examine newly emerging data in HIV treatment and prevention, review current clinical guidelines for antiretroviral therapy (ART) and PrEP, and explore strategies to overcome persistent implementation barriers. Faculty will share real-world considerations for integrating evidence-based practices into diverse healthcare settings while highlighting opportunities to advance equitable, patient-centered HIV care.

ACIP Dismissals Raise Concern Over Vaccine Policy Stability

HealthHIV and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health are deeply troubled by the decision of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on June 9th, 2025. These experts served essential roles in shaping national vaccine policy, and their guidance reflected widely accepted scientific evidence and proven public health priorities.

FDA’s New COVID-19 Vaccine Framework Places Immunocompromised People at Risk

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) newest framework would limit approved use of updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 years of age and older and those under 65 who have specific chronic conditions unless manufacturers run costly, unethical, and time-intensive randomized, placebo-controlled trials. This framework will put people who are immunocompromised at risk.

People on HIV drugs have ‘substantial’ Alzheimer’s protection: study

People taking drugs for HIV and hepatitis B are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. UVA Health investigators now would like clinical trials to examine the potential of the HIV medications as a means to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

The LGBTQ+ community has always endured. It’s more crucial than ever to remember our strengths.

It’s easy to feel discouraged in times like these. But we are a resilient community. We have faced immense challenges and, time and time again, we have found ways to push forward. Our struggles have forged a powerful sense of community, a deep well of knowledge, and a continuing legacy of resistance.

HealthHIV HIV Prevention Certified Provider™ Certification Program

Certification of the HIV Prevention Workforce The HealthHIV HIV Prevention Certified Provider™ Certification Program is an online, self-paced CME accredited certification program composed of eight,

Standing in Solidarity with Our LGBTQ+ Community

A barrier to quality care is the fear of discrimination that can keep many from seeking medical attention—especially communities of color and immigrants without documentation or insurance. This year’s National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, running from March 17-21, 2025, carries the theme “Health Equity Now!” calling on advocates, providers, and allies to break down barriers and ensure access to quality health care for all.

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