The House FY26 bill proposes devastating cuts to HIV programs. HIVMA proudly signed the ABAC letter urging Congress to reject these cuts and protect critical prevention and care services. #SaveHIVFunding #EndHIV
Read the letter: https://bit.ly/4ijvSwh
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John Carmichael and Scott Blades
In this conversation, friends John "Kevin" Carmichael (69), a pioneering HIV physician, and activist Scott Blades [no age given] reflect on the work that shaped their lives. John shares the challenges...
Past HIVMA Board member Kevin Carmichael, MD, FIDSA, recorded a powerful StoryCorps conversation with HIV activist Scott Blades covering how far the HIV response has come and whatβs at stake if federal #HIV programs are eliminated or cut: https://bit.ly/3MlCGNT
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Opportunity to comment on the National HIV Surveillance System
The deadline to comment is Dec. 1, 2025.
π¨ Deadline approaching! CDC is requesting comments on the National HIV Surveillance System. Share how NHSS data informs HIV prevention & care in your community.
Submit your comments by Dec. 1: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/143786/
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In anticipation of #WorldAIDSDay on Dec. 1, visit #SaveHIVFundingβs World AIDS Day toolkit for resources, including how to engage with your members of Congress and more: https://savehivfunding.org/savehivfunding-campaign-world-aids-day-toolkit/
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Now available on-demand! Identify current therapeutic options for #HIV prevention with the #IDWeek2025 session, βState-of-the-ART HIV Prevention.β
Register before Nov. 30 to access: https://idweek.org/registration
19.11.2025 18:15 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Changes to Medicare physician fee schedule include cut for ID
CMSβs final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2026, estimates a reduction in Medicare payments for ID physicians. ID is expected to face an overall 6% reduction in reimbursement, compounding the long-standing undervaluation of ID care.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i77kXo
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Opportunity to comment on the National HIV Surveillance System
The deadline to comment is Dec. 1, 2025.
π¨Deadline approaching! CDC is requesting comments on the National HIV Surveillance System. Share how NHSS data informs HIV prevention & care in your community.
Submit your comments by Dec. 1: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/143786/
16.11.2025 18:15 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Registration - IDWeek
IDWeek Registration - https://idweek.org/registration-copy/
Available with your IDWeek 2025 registration now through March 31, 2026. Register by Nov. 30 to purchase on-demand access: idweek.org/registration
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Now on-demand! #IDWeek2025 session, βNavigating the Pivot,β feat. HIVMA Board Chair, Anna Person, MD, FIDSA, Immediate Past Chair Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH, FIDSA, and past chair Allison Agwu, MD, ScM, FIDSA, offers guidance to newly trained researchers impacted by grant cuts and funding shifts.
14.11.2025 18:18 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Now is a critical moment for HIV funding. The House LHHS bill proposes nearly $2B in cuts to prevention, care and workforce programs, including the Ryan White Program and Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative.
Contact your senators and representatives today: https://bit.ly/3HJljVt
13.11.2025 16:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Why should Medicaid and other insurers offer comprehensive HIV coverage? Our new brief makes the public health and economic case with links to federally approved HIV clinical practice guidelines: https://bit.ly/493cVLY
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Opportunity to comment on the National HIV Surveillance System
The deadline to comment is Dec. 1, 2025.
We need your voice! CDC is requesting comments on the National HIV Surveillance System. Share how NHSS data informs HIV prevention & care in your community.
Submit your comments by Dec. 1: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/143786/
08.11.2025 19:16 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
National HIV Clinician Survey Warns of HIV Service Disruptions
HIVMA and fellow members of the Emergency HIV Clinical Response Task Force warn that proposed federal funding cuts could severely disrupt HIV prevention, care, and treatment nationwide.
Learn more in the new data brief: https://bit.ly/3LnWEHt
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YouTube video by WebsEdgeMedicine
Broadway's Javier MuΓ±oz on #CutsKill and Saving HIV Funding
Actor and HIV advocate, Javier MuΓ±oz at our #CutsKill rally during #IDWeek2025 highlights the importance of advocacy and letting your Representatives know why we must save HIV Funding. Have your say to save vital HIV programs: https://bit.ly/3HJljVt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktE2BXe38TQ
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Powerful voices came together at IDWeek 2025 #CutsKill Quilt Rally to call for the protection of HIV funding!
Thanks to the #SaveHIVFunding campaign & manager Maxx Boykin,
HIVMA Chair Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH, FIDSA, actor and advocate Javier MuΓ±oz & former CDC executive Dr Demetre Daskalakis.
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Join us at #IDWeek Tuesday to discuss advocacy in these politically challenging times and learn the latest ID & HIV federal policy updates. Expect to hear from member advocates about their advocacy experiences and the importance of educating members of Congress about our policy priorities.
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Watch live! Organizers of the #SaveHIVFunding campaign are unveiling the #CutsKill Quilt at #IDWeek2025: www.instagram.com/hiv_medicine...
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If you aren't able to join us in person today, tune in on our Instagram LIVE @ 12:30 PM ET today for our #saveHIVfunding IDWeek rally. https://www.instagram.com/hiv_medicine_association/
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In this IDWeek session expect discussions on ending the HIV epidemic, including ways to optimize HIV care in changing systems of law and public health and ways to engage key community populations in co-designing prevention and care strategies. Full IDWeek program here: https://bit.ly/48oDcnt
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We are taking the #CutsKill Quilt Rally to IDWeek! If you aren't able to join us in person, tune in on our Instagram LIVE this Sunday, Oct. 20 @ 12:30 PM ET. #saveHIVfunding
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Here's another interactive session you won't want to miss. Get involved in the discussion on long-acting HIV ART, common issues in HIV PrEP strategies and certain HIV opportunistic infections. IDWeek full program: https://bit.ly/48oDcnt
16.10.2025 17:19 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
We are counting down to IDWeek! Don't miss this session to learn about updated HIV primary care guidelines and more! View the full IDWeek program here: https://bit.ly/48oDcnt
15.10.2025 21:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Despite the availability of highly effect HIV prevention and treatment options, Hispanic/Latinx communities continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV. Equity = access to prevention & care. Tell Congress to save lives by fully funding federal HIV programs! https://bit.ly/3HJljVt #NLAAD
15.10.2025 17:32 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Together on the path ahead: Advocating for our patients
Andrew Trotter, MD, MPH, FIDSA, reflects on how to answer questions from patients and how to support and advocate for them in the midst of threats to funding for HIV.
On IDSAβs & HIVMAβs Science Speaks blog: In the midst of threats to funding for #HIV care and prevention, Andrew Trotter, MD, MPH, FIDSA, reflects on how to answer questions from patients and how to support and advocate for them. https://bit.ly/4ofPSBF
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Join our 24 hour livestream on September 16 as scientists, researchers and advocates from around the world share their work and answer questions from viewers!
saveaidsresearch.org
Advancing science, improving care || A joint meeting of IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA, PIDS & SIDP || #IDWeek2025, Oct. 19-22, 2025 in Atlanta, GA
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Proven strategies for today and research for tomorrow. A global source for updates, advocacy and information on HIV prevention. More at AVAC.org.
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Developing generalizable knowledge to help end the HIV epidemic in the US. Operated through Northwestern University.
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