ADAP Advocacy

Read our latest blog, "NASTAD Releases 2026 ADAP Monitoring Report: Warning Signs Ahead"
https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/03/nastad-releases-2026-adap-monitoring.html
#HIV #ADAP #ViralSupporession #NASTAD NASTAD KFF

Trump is getting more credit than Biden for efforts to lower drug prices Trump is drawing more attention to his efforts to lower drug prices, like TrumpRx.

Trump is getting more credit than Biden for efforts to lower drug prices www.statnews.com/2026/03/13/k... via @statnews

The Medical Monopolies Monopolizing Modern Medicine
https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-medical-monopolies-monopolizing.html
#Medicine #Monopolies #Healthcare #AntitrustLawJournal

Oz Didn't Invent the Medicare Fraud Fight. Is He Changing It? Record recoveries predate 'war room,' but experts point to one genuinely new tool

Oz Didn't Invent the Medicare Fraud Fight. Is He Changing It? www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

This #SYNC2026 morning plenary session on Friday, 3/20 will bring together nationally recognized leaders who exemplify true synchronicity across scientific discovery, clinical practice, policy, and real-world implementation.

Learn more and register at: http://syncconference.org.

It will surely reduce costs, but at what "price" to patients denied care? Single payer has many shortcomings, including restricted access to care.

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"Single Payer 'Hands Down' the Best Way to Solve High Healthcare Costs, Advocate Says" www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

"CVS Health is a classic case of a monopoly that should have been broken up before it even got started… but, enforcement of antitrust and monopoly laws in the U.S. has been… spotty, at best." Read more: https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-medical-monopolies-monopolizing.html

"....Senators Warren and Hawley introduced the Break Up Big Medicine Act, a bill that would prevent PBMs, insurers, and drug and medical device wholesalers from being owned by the same company." Read more: https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-medical-monopolies-monopolizing.html

Axios Vitals - 1 big thing: Providerless plans could reshape ACA

1 big thing: Providerless plans could reshape ACA www.axios.com/newsletters/... #axiosvitals

This #SYNC2026 morning plenary session on Friday, 3/20 will bring together nationally recognized leaders who exemplify true synchronicity across scientific discovery, clinical practice, policy, and real-world implementation.

Learn more and register at: http://syncconference.org.

The Medical Monopolies Monopolizing Modern Medicine
https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-medical-monopolies-monopolizing.html
#Medicine #Monopolies #Healthcare #AntitrustLawJournal

Axios Vitals - 1 big number: Job cuts at federal health agencies

1 big number: Job cuts at federal health agencies www.axios.com/newsletters/... #axiosvitals

The Medical Monopolies Monopolizing Modern Medicine By:  Marcus J. Hopkins , Health Policy Lead Consultant, ADAP Advocacy Imagine a scenario where every aspect of your healthcare is owned by t...

In case you missed our latest blog, "The Medical Monopolies Monopolizing Modern Medicine."

https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-medical-monopolies-monopolizing.html

#Medicine #Monopolies #Healthcare

Exercise Training Benefits HIV Patients Below the Surface Genetic analysis shows signs of cellular repair and slower aging.

Exercise Training Benefits Patients With HIV Below the Surface
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/exercise-training-benefits-patients-hiv-below-surface-2026a100073b

More States Consider Limiting Access To HIV Treatment Nearly 20 states are moving to restrict assistance programs that help people afford HIV medications and treatment.

More States Consider Limiting Access To HIV Treatment https://www.blackenterprise.com/states-consider-limiting-hiv-treatment/

Will HIV cases spread as state cuts jeopardize access to drugs? www.msn.com/en-us/health...

Axios Vitals - 1 big thing: A new response to health cyberattacks

1 big thing: A new response to health cyberattacks www.axios.com/newsletters/... #axiosvitals

The Medical Monopolies Monopolizing Modern Medicine
https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-medical-monopolies-monopolizing.html
#Medicine #Monopolies #Healthcare #AntitrustLawJournal

CMS is extending the registration deadline for the public engagement events for the current cycle of negotiation and renegotiation. The new deadline to register isWednesday, March 18, 2026.

ADAP Advocacy & Legacy Health Endowment Publish 340B White Paper

REBATE VS. REVENUE: The Accountability Crisis Threatening the 340B Program

Read: www.adapadvocacy.org/pdf-docs/202...

The Medical Monopolies Monopolizing Modern Medicine By:  Marcus J. Hopkins , Health Policy Lead Consultant, ADAP Advocacy Imagine a scenario where every aspect of your healthcare is owned by t...

Read our latest blog, The Medical Monopolies Monopolizing Modern Medicine."

https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-medical-monopolies-monopolizing.html

#Medicine #Monopolies #Healthcare #AntitrustLawJournal

ADAP Advocacy Brandon M. Macsata argued: “Thousands of Floridians living with HIV are having their health, wellness, and potentially their lives put in harm’s way, and the Florida Legislature needs to step in and help them.” Read more: https://www.adapadvocacy.org/pressroom.html

#Florida #ADAP

@healthhiv.bsky.social's Brian Hujdich stated: “Florida legislators need to demand more accountability for why these proposed changes to the Florida ADAP are even being considered, esp since the department’s budget justification lacks any credibility.” https://www.adapadvocacy.org/pressroom.html

Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Again Target High-Impact Prescriptions, But at what Cost? By:  Marcus J. Hopkins , Health Policy Lead Consultant, ADAP Advocacy The Trump Administration recently released the next round of medicati...

Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Again Target High-Impact Prescriptions, But at what Cost?
https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/02/medicare-drug-price-negotiations-again.html #HIV #Biktarvy #Medicare #MedicarePartD #PriceControls

Hospital Dual Classification HOSPITAL DUAL CLASSIFICATION Hospital Dual Classification The National Grange supported the release of a new analysis by Magnolia Market Access examining how Medicare hospital reclassification policie...

Grange Advocacy shared a Magnolia Market Access study on dual-registered hospitals in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Many urban hospitals exploit Medicare rules by being dual-classified as rural for some payments and urban for others.

Learn more: www.nationalgrange.org/hospital-dua...

ADAP Advocacy & @healthhiv.bsky.social issue first-ever joint statement opposing the proposed changes to Florida’s ADAP. Read more: https://www.adapadvocacy.org/pdf-docs/2026_ADAP_Press_Joint_Statement_With_HealthHIV_On_Florida_ADAP_Proposed_Changes_03-03-26.pdf

"Patient advocates continue to share their concerns over Biktarvy, or any other HIV-related product, being targeted by CMS for artificial government price controls." Read more: https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/02/medicare-drug-price-negotiations-again.html #HIV #Medicare

Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly tighten 340B oversight as providers fume The tug-of-war between pharmaceutical companies and safety-net providers over the 340B Drug Pricing Program continues.

🤦‍♂️Providers complain about the "cost" to them, but what about the cost to patients with escalating medical debt by letting the status quo continue...

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"Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly tighten 340B oversight as providers fume" www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-reg...

A month in, TrumpRx falls short of president’s grand promises Trump wants to focus on his efforts to lower drug prices, but the TrumpRx website is falling short of his promises.

A month in, TrumpRx falls short of president’s grand promises www.statnews.com/2026/03/05/t... via @statnews

"Of greatest concern...is the inclusion of #Biktarvy, the most commonly prescribed single-pill oral regimen to treat #HIV...currently taken by over 430,000 people living with HIV in the United States..."
https://adapadvocacyassociation.blogspot.com/2026/02/medicare-drug-price-negotiations-again.html