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2010 Policy Priorities

Health Care Reform Implementation
HIVMA is working to ensure that the new law offers expanded access to comprehensive quality care, strengthens the HIV medical workforce and invests in HIV prevention and public health. 

Federal Funding
HIVMA encourages a comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS in the United States through adequate funding for HIV research, prevention, care, treatment and provider training and resources.

HIV Medical Workforce
HIVMA is working to expand the capacity of the HIV medical workforce and address shortages of experienced HIV providers that could thwart access to lifesaving care for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Recent Policy Activity

HIVMA Comments on HHS Initiative on Multiple Chronic Conditions 06/14/2010
HIVMA Chair Mike Saag, MD weighs in on the Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions.

HIVMA Comments on HRSA Rulemaking Committee on Designation of Medically Underserved Populations 6/09/2010
In a letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HIVMA Chair, Mike Saag, MD, submitted comments on HRSA’s rulemaking regarding criteria and methods for designating medically underserved populations and health professional shortage areas. 

Leading HIV Experts Denounce Conviction of Gay Couple in Malawi 05/21/2010
In a joint statement, Dr. Michael S. Saag, HIVMA Chair, and Dr. Kenneth H. Mayer, the Center for Global Health Policy Co-Chair, denounced the conviction of a gay couple in Malawi and urged the immediate release of the two men.

HIVMA Commends Congress on Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation 03/26/2010
In a press statement, Mike Saag, MD, HIVMA's Chair, commended Congress on the passage of historic landmark health care reform legislation, including a companion measure making final improvements to the new health care law.

HIVMA Comments on CMS Proposed Rule: Electronic Health Record Incentive Program 03/12/2010
In a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HIVMA's Chair-elect, Kathleen Squires, offered recommendations for the proposed rule.

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