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Ending the HIV Epidemic in the Midwest

MATEC is enhancing the capacity of health care professionals to end the HIV epidemic throughout the Midwest as a funded partner of the national Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America initiative.

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Updated Coverage Guidance Under the Affordable Care Act: Long-Acting PrEP

By Estela Balderas | October 29, 2024

On October 21, 2024, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the Departments) issued new guidance. The guidance clarifies that with the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) 2023 update to its recommendation on the prevention of acquisition of HIV, most health coverage that people receive through their employer, or…

Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | October 11, 2024

October 11, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated.   Bacterial Enteric Infections  These guidelines are published in an electronic format and updated as changes in prevention and treatment science occurs. All updates are developed by the subject matter groups listed in Appendix B. Guideline updates…

PrEP National Coverage Determination

By Estela Balderas | September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024: HHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a National Coverage Determination for HIV PrEP — Under this NCD, CMS will cover all forms of PrEP that are approved for use by the FDA for any Medicare recipient (Medicare is coverage for older adults and people with disabilities) at risk for HIV (as determined by the…

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