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The ADAP Advocacy mission is to promote and enhance the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) and improve access to care for persons living with HIV/AIDS.

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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 13h
"The CDC released its latest update to the Behavioral and Clinical Characteristics of Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection in September 2026. These data represent findings from PLWHA..." Read more: adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co…
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CDC Releases New Information About People Living With HIV/AIDS
By: Marcus J. Hopkins , Health Policy Lead Consultant, ADAP Advocacy The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its lates...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 13h
Flu Season Started Early, So Consider A Flu Shot Sooner Than Later www.npr.org/2026/10/07/n...
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An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot
Flu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 19h
Justice Department targets drugmakers in new directive on combating white-collar fraud www.statnews.com/pharmalot/20... via @statnews.com
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Justice Department targets drugmakers in new directive on combating white-collar fraud
The Justice Department issued a new directive for combating fraud that noted the agency will pursue violations of a federal law that tightly regulates the pharmaceutical industry.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Democratic governors seek Medicaid work rule delay from HHS www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-r…
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
FTC warns hospitals on price transparency www.axios.com/newsletters/... #axiosfutureofhealthcare
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Axios Future of Health Care - FTC warns hospitals on price transparency
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Feds revamp insurer price transparency rule www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-r…
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
CDC Releases New Information About People Living With HIV/AIDS adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co… #HIV #AIDS #PLWHA #CDC
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
via @healthhiv.bsky.social - A report on Findings and Implications from the HealthHIV Fifth Annual State of Aging with HIV™ National Survey is available to view and download on the HealthHIV website at HealthHIV.org/StateOf/AgingWithHIV.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Early Medicaid Work Requirement Insights From Nebraska www.kff.org/medicaid/early-medicaid…
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Early Medicaid Work Requirement Insights From Nebraska | KFF
This brief describes the verification process for Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska and examines early data on outcomes for individuals subject to work requirements.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
San Francisco records 1st flu-related death as season begins abcnews.com/Health/san-f...
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San Francisco records 1st flu-related death as season begins
San Francisco health officials this week reported the city's first flu death of the 2026-27 flu season.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In case you missed our latest blog, "CDC Releases New Information About People Living With HIV/AIDS" adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co… #HIV #AIDS #PLWHA #CDC
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
New Report: Hospitals, clinics and for-profit partners pocketed $142B in 2025 from 340B phrma.org/blog/new-report-hospitals…
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Employers faced $12.8 billion in higher costs due to 340B in 2025 phrma.org/blog/employe...
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Employers faced $12.8 billion in higher costs due to 340B in 2025
The 340B program cost employers an estimated $12.8 billion in 2025 due to lost negotiated rebates, according to a new report from IQVIA . That’s nearly double the estimated $6.6 billion employers…
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Shortages of crucial HIV medicines due to aid cuts are a ‘warning’, say experts www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Shortages of crucial HIV medicines due to aid cuts are a ‘warning’, say experts
More than half of organisations providing HIV care surveyed by International Planned Parenthood Federation said they had run out of stock at some point during past 12 months
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
CDC Releases New Information About People Living With HIV/AIDS adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co… #HIV #AIDS #PLWHA #CDC
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Patients are paying more for their premiums and getting less phrma.org/blog/patients-are-paying-…
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Patients are paying more for their premiums and getting less
AHIP is, once again, arguing that patients receive good value for every premium dollar they spend. AHIP – the national association representing insurance companies – regularly releases the so-called…
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
PhRMA selects next CEO www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-fut… #axiosfutureofhealthcare
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Axios Future of Health Care - PhRMA selects next CEO
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Two key Senate health committees face major shake-ups www.statnews.com/2026/10/01/m... via @statnews.com
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Two key Senate health committees face major shake-ups
Senate committees that handle important health care matters are about to see major GOP turnover. Here's what that means.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Some news on the #340B reform front... 👇 HRSA discloses manufacturers approved for revised 340B rebate pilot www.healthcaredive.com/news/340b-re...
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HRSA discloses manufacturers approved for revised 340B rebate pilot
Ten pharmaceutical companies will start paying after-the-fact rebates instead of upfront discounts on 21 drugs in 340B at the start of next year, more than in the Trump administration’s first attempt ...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Read our latest blog, "CDC Releases New Information About People Living With HIV/AIDS" adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co… #HIV #AIDS #PLWHA #CDC
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
How TrumpRx brand-name drug prices compare to other countries www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/h…
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How TrumpRx brand-name drug prices compare to other countries - Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
The analysis focuses on the 39 brand-name drugs listed on the TrumpRx site that do not have generics or biosimilars available in the U.S., of which 32 had publicly available prices in one or more of the 11 peer nations. Drugs and prices are current as of August 25, 2026.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Our new commercial serves as an introduction to the argument we've been making this year about the #340B Drug Pricing Program: "340B PROGRAM: The Glue That Should Hold Our Healthcare System Together" Watch the ad here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNvVtqZafuc #340BTooBigToFail
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
ADAP: A House of Cards Waiting to Fall adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co… #ADAP #ADAPwaitinglists #EndTheWait #HIV #AIDS #Healthcare #Patients #Advocacy
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Another good analysis by Ganny Belloni in @bloomberglaw.com... 👇 "AstraZeneca Dealt Latest Loss in Arkansas Drug Discount Case" news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
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AstraZeneca Dealt Latest Loss in Arkansas Drug Discount Case
A federal court denied a bid from AstraZeneca to block an Arkansas statute regulating how drugmakers contract with pharmacies in the state, the latest in a string of losses for the industry challengin...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Hey #Texas #HIV #Advocates Stay tuned for engagement news next week as we continue to monitor potential challenges ahead for the Texas HIV Medication Program (#THMP). Thanks to local advocates for helping to make this happen!
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Trump’s watered-down Medicare drug pricing rule saves 96% less than initial proposal www.statnews.com/2026/09/30/trump-f…
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Trump's watered-down Medicare drug pricing rule saves 96% less than initial proposal
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration published a final rule aimed at lowering Medicare prices for drugs administered in doctor offices. It applies to
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
ADAP Advocacy Airs Digital Commercial Highlighting the Promise Behind the 340B Drug Pricing Program and Why Patients Favor Reform Commercial: “The Glue That Should Hold Our Healthcare System Together” Read statement: www.adapadvocacy.org/pressroom Watch commercial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNvV...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Patients face serious threats as counterfeits rise! www.linkedin.com/pulse/rememb...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"And that fear isn’t without merit; since resuming office in January 2025, Donald Trump’s administration has actively worked to dismantle and defund HIV services at home and abroad." Read more: adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co…
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot. The CDC Tool to Find Vaccines Near You Doesn’t Work www.today.com/health/cold-...
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It’s the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot. The CDC Tool to Find Vaccines Near You Doesn’t Work
Vaccines.gov, which helps people find nearby pharmacies offering vaccines, isn’t working ahead of respiratory virus season. Records show it may have been down for over a year.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This analysis would have been better if it examined how #340B-eligible hospitals offer much lower #CharityCare rates than hospitals not participating in the program... 👇 "Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here’s How It Works." kffhealthnews.org/health-care-...
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Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here’s How It Works. - KFF Health News
Getting financial assistance from hospitals often involves filling out cumbersome forms. Some states now require hospitals to identify and automatically enroll patients eligible for charity care.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
HHS seeks to speed up clinical trials www.axios.com/newsletters/... #axiosfutureofhealthcare
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Axios Future of Health Care - HHS seeks to speed up clinical trials
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
1 big thing: Tariffs cast cloud over smaller biotechs www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-fut… #axiosfutureofhealthcare
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Axios Future of Health Care - 1 big thing: Tariffs cast cloud over smaller biotechs
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Put plainly, ADAP has been largely forgotten by federal and state legislators, in much the same way that many people seem to have forgotten that HIV/AIDS still exists." Read more: adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co…
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our flagship #ADAP Directory offers up-to-date information about each state AIDS Drug Assistance Program. Learn more at adap.directory
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is troubling, but are we surprised? 🤔 👇 "Trump Administration Suppressed USPSTF Recommendations, Past Chair Says" www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...
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Trump Administration Suppressed USPSTF Recommendations, Past Chair Says
Group's recommendations on cervical cancer screening, cardiovascular prevention were blocked
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We released a PSA on the current funding crisis facing the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs), leading to waiting lists in #Iowa and #Utah for over 1,000 patients living with HIV/AIDS. The PSA builds on the one first released in 2011 during the previous ADAP Crisis. Watch: youtu.be/jxt-RuYqWE8
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2026 ADAP Crisis: End The Wait Public Service Announcement (Remake)
YouTube video by ADAP Advocacy
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Insurance doesn’t protect US adults from medical debt, Commonwealth Fund finds www.healthcaredive.com/news/insuran… via HealthcareDive The Commonwealth Fund
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Insurance doesn’t protect US adults from medical debt, Commonwealth Fund finds
One-third of privately insured adults have unpaid debt to a healthcare provider, illustrating how medical debt isn't limited to uninsured people or those facing major medical emergencies.
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Confusion and Angst Follow State’s Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules kffhealthnews.org/medicaid/med...
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Confusion and Angst Follow State's Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules - KFF Health News
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they’re working, volunteering, or studying starting Jan. 1. But Montana put the rules into effect early, and they’re sowing uncertainty...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ADAP: A House of Cards Waiting to Fall adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co… #ADAP #ADAPwaitinglists #EndTheWait #HIV #AIDS #Healthcare #Patients #Advocacy
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hospitals are scrambling to keep 340B discounts. Here’s what to know www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mh...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our flagship #ADAP Directory offers up-to-date information about each state AIDS Drug Assistance Program. Learn more at adap.directory
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hospital procedures fall in wake of ACA cuts www.axios.com/newsletters/... #axiosfutureofhealthcare
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Axios Future of Health Care - Hospital procedures fall in wake of ACA cuts
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
340B hospitals lag behind peers in charity care spending: report www.healthcaredive.com/news/340b-ho...
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340B hospitals lag behind peers in charity care spending: report
The findings add new fodder for critics who say 340B has ballooned out of control with no corresponding benefit to patients. One hospital group called the report “another in a long line of misleading ...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In case you missed our latest blog, "ADAP: A House of Cards Waiting to Fall" adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.co… #ADAP #ADAPwaitinglists #EndTheWait #HIV #AIDS #Healthcare #Patients #Advocacy
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CMS launches Medicaid quality pledge with 37 states www.beckershospitalreview.com/legal…
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our flagship #ADAP Directory offers up-to-date information about each state AIDS Drug Assistance Program. Learn more at adap.directory
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump Steps Up Effort to Manufacture 86 Critical Drugs in US news.bloomberglaw.com/pharma-and-l...
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Trump Steps Up Effort to Manufacture 86 Critical Drugs in US (1)
The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to return pharmaceutical manufacturing to the US by seeking industry input on how to ensure domestic production of dozens of critical generic drugs that ...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers kffhealthnews.org/health-indus...
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Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers - KFF Health News
Some states have considered barring companies that own a PBM from also owning brick-and-mortar pharmacies, as CVS does. Two states have followed through. A similar proposal at the federal level has ga...
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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Trump Admin Said It Would Prioritize Ending Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission. Health Workers Say It Cut Services www.cnn.com/2026/09/27/africa/hiv-a…
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The Trump admin said it would prioritize ending mother-to-child HIV transmission. Health workers say it cut services | CNN
Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.
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