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TAG Applauds New York Governor for Committing to Statewide Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force, Action Puts NY at Forefront of Hepatitis C Elimination Efforts in the US

July 27, 2018
Chad Cipiti

In major step forward, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered on his earlier commitment to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV) with today’s announcement of his intention to appoint a statewide Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force.

Migrants’ Inclusion Central to Achieving HIV and Hepatitis C Targets by 2030

July 26, 2018
Chad Cipiti

The European African Treatment Advocates Network (EATAN), in partnership with Treatment Action Group (TAG) and other migrant-focused organizations, hosted the European African HIV & Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Community Summit 2018.

White House and Congress Must Boldly Address Drug Pricing and Ensure Access to Critical HIV, HCV, and TB Medications

July 16, 2018
Chad Cipiti

Treatment Action Group (TAG), NASTAD (National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors) and HIVMA (HIV Medicine Association join together in submitting collaborative comments today in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) public request for information (RFI) on the agency’s Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs.

TAGline Spring 2018

April 10, 2018
Chad Cipiti

Bend the Curves: Incremental change—activism that successfully defends or advances critical research or policy—can sometimes feel inconsequential, particularly when it is hard won, resource intensive, and intangible.

In a State of Disunion: HIV, TB, and HCV Elimination Policies and Priorities Under the Trump Administration

April 3, 2018
Chad Cipiti

By Suraj Madoori During Trump’s first-ever State of the Union address on January 30, activists observed a dearth of clear priorities to eliminate HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the U.S. Science and longstanding bipartisan interest in…

It’s up to You, New York: Moving towards HCV Elimination in the Empire State

April 2, 2018
Chad Cipiti

By Annette Gaudino Governor Andrew Cuomo’s March 16 announcement committing New York State (NYS) to ending the hepatitis C virus (HCV) epidemic was the culmination of years of advocacy on a path that paralleled—and is built upon—the state’s nation leading…

Slide Decks for Updated Training Manual for Treatment Advocates: Hepatitis C Virus & Coinfection with HIV

March 26, 2018
Chad Cipiti

Slide decks for the Updated Training Manual for Treatment Advocates: Hepatitis C Virus & Coinfection with HIV.

NY State Medicaid Director Announces Potential Path for Volume Based Deal to Expand Hepatitis C Treatment at Lower Price

February 16, 2018
Chad Cipiti

On Monday, February 12th, New York State Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson made news by announcing a potential path forward in the State’s response to its major hepatitis C epidemic at the joint Senate/Assembly budget hearing on Health and Medicaid.

Updated Training Manual for Treatment Advocates: Hepatitis C Virus & Coinfection with HIV

February 1, 2018
Chad Cipiti

The purpose of this Training Manual is to provide information for you and your community. This information can be used to advocate for access to prevention and diagnosis of, and care and treatment for, hepatitis C virus (HCV). The manual is written by and for people who are not medical specialists. We’re treatment activists who learned about HCV because it was a problem for people in our communities.

TAG Statement to Human Rights Council on Human Rights Concerns in the UAE

December 13, 2017
Chad Cipiti

TAG participated in a hearing in Geneva, Switzerland to brief members of the Human Rights Council on human rights concerns in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).