Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation

On March 18, a bombshell echoed through the HIV community as POLITICO and other news outlets reported that the Trump Administration is considering cutting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division on HIV Prevention (DHP). While this plan is considered to still be in the preliminary stages, with no final call yet, it is expected to move rapidly and could be implemented before the end of the week. This cut will significantly undermine our ability to respond to outbreaks of communicable diseases and to continue or expand key prevention efforts in communities that are most vulnerable to HIV. In response, advocates are calling for increased outreach to policymakers and heightened collaboration with the HIV community and other broader movements. Read our latest Health Care in Motion: https://lnkd.in/gbY7cXiR Elizabeth Kaplan Carmel Shachar John Card Undaleeb Dairkee

Don’t miss CHLPI Staff Attorney John Card's session at the AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum on March 26th! John will be speaking on a panel exploring “The Future of 1115s: Progress Made and What’s at Stake,” along with other industry experts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDGNabSJ Register: https://lnkd.in/e4Nu9h7w

CALL YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS!!! The loss of the CDCs Division of HIV Prevention would be absolutely detrimental and would halt all of the progress made toward ending the HIV epidemic.

CHLPI's Katie Garfield and Erika Hanson are co-authors on this Health Affairs article, "Food Is Medicine In The US: A National Survey Of Public Perceptions Of Care, Practices, And Policies" Lead author is Ronit Ridberg and other co-authors are Julia Sharib and Dariush Mozaffarian. Despite poor nutrition costing the US over 600,000 lives and $1.1 trillion annually, awareness of "Food Is Medicine" interventions is low. conducted a national survey which shows that most people want these nutrition-focused programs, like medically tailored meals, integrated into healthcare, with strong support for Medicare/Medicaid coverage. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5v_bj65 The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University Food is Medicine Institute Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic ?#FoodIsMedicine #Nutrition #Healthcare #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy #HealthEquity

CHLPI's Trevor Findley in this commentary examines "psychedelic exceptionalism" in Oregon's drug policy. It highlights the state's regulated psilocybin program alongside the complex history of other drug decriminalization/recriminalization. The article raises concerns about potential racial disparities, echoing Dr. Carl Hart's warnings about disparate treatment of substances with similar risk profiles. This contributes to the ongoing debate about appropriate psychedelic regulation in the U.S. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efUHAf5E #Psychedelics #DrugPolicy #Oregon #RacialJustice #Regulation

The AIDSWatch 2025 Pre-Conference Webinar holds tomorrow, March 19, 2025! This event is for those who have purchased a ticket and are attending AIDSWatch 2025. Register for the AIDSWatch 2025 Pre-Conference Webinar to learn more about AIDSWatch and the 3-days planned for attendees! If you haven't registered for AIDSWatch, do so now at: aidsunited.org/aidswatch. AIDS United https://lnkd.in/eqd9289g

The transition from incarceration to community life presents numerous challenges, particularly regarding access to healthcare. The Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation recently released an updated Reentry Waiver Tracker, providing a comprehensive overview of state Medicaid waivers aimed at addressing this critical need. These innovative waivers enable states to provide #Medicaid coverage to individuals before their release, facilitating seamless access to essential services. CHLPI's tracker highlights the potential of these waivers to expand access to hepatitis C and HIV treatment and prevention, crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities. This resource is invaluable for #policymakers, advocates, and community members seeking to understand and promote the effective implementation of these waivers. Explore the tracker to gain insights into how these policies can be leveraged to support successful reentry and improve public health. Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/ePNrqjhN Access the Tracker here: https://lnkd.in/eQksFhfF John Card Kyra Sanborn Elizabeth Kaplan Undaleeb Dairkee #HealthLaw #MedicaidWaivers #ReentryServices #HIVPrevention #HepatitisC #HarvardLaw #CHLPI #PublicPolicy

We are one month into the Trump Administration and in the midst of an onslaught of layoffs and changes to the federal workforce and the infrastructure that helps make the federal government run. Meanwhile, Congress is pushing forward with a legislative agenda that includes possible massive cuts to the Medicaid program as way to pay for an extension of federal tax cuts. This one-two punch – a hollowing out of federal health care expertise across federal agencies and an existential threat to federal funding from Congress – has major implications for access to care, particularly for people with chronic conditions. Read on to learn about what’s happening and opportunities to make your voice heard. Read our latest Health Care in Motion: https://lnkd.in/enuZsGSG

Food is Medicine. It's not just a trend, it's a critical solution. Join the Food is Medicine Institute and partners on Capitol Hill for Advocacy Day to educate policymakers on how #FIM interventions can transform health and drive equity. Date: March 12, 2025 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/enKWJVjd American College of Lifestyle Medicine American Heart Association Capital Area Food Bank Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation Food is Medicine Coalition Instacart John Hancock National Produce Prescription Collaborative Pennington Biomedical Research Center #FoodIsMedicine #HealthEquity #PolicyChange

Sara Raza, HLPC Clinical Fellow, will be speaking on a panel titled “Digitizing Healthcare” at Connected America 2025 taking place from March 11 to 12 in Dallas, TX. Connected America brings leaders together who are helping shape the nation’s connectivity future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezN4pmiy #ConnectedAmerica