HHS Hands Out Free HIV Prevention Drugs. Do You Qualify?
The Trump administration Tuesday unveiled a plan to distribute HIV prevention medication free to individuals who do not have prescription drug insurance coverage.
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Our House of Portland to Receive $350,000 to Expand In-Home Care Model
The grant is part of a $2.3 million “innovation fund” set aside for programs that could help the state lower costs and improve care
September 10, 2013 – Coordinated care is nothing new at Our House of Portland.
Mental Health Carve Out Bill Faced Governor’s Veto
The bill would have required the state to pay for drugs that treat mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, cancer and immunosuppressant disorders
March 12, 2012—A bill that would have required the state to continue paying for drugs used for mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and immunosuppressant drugs until 2016 died in the last days of the Legislature, blocked by the House and facing a veto threat from Governor Kitzhaber.
Stakeholders Criticize Ban on Federal Funding for Syringe Exchange Programs
Most programs won't see a significant financial impact, but see the move as a step backward for public health
January 24, 2012 -- Syringe exchange programs are unlikely to suffer major financial impact as a result of a Congressional vote in December that halted federal funding.
“It's actually going to have minimal impact,” said Kathy Oliver, executive director of Outside In, which has been operating a needle exchange since 1989. “It's a giant step backward in terms of public policy.”
