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$155M in Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds Goes to HIV Programs

The federal Coronavirus Aids, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which President Trump signed into law March 27, includes $ 155 million for HIV programs. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, this breaks down into $ 90 million for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and $ 65 million for the Housing for People with AIDS… Read More: $155M in Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds Goes to HIV Programs »

CVS, government urge federal judge to bless settlement pact

Dive Brief: The government, CVS and interested parties including the American Medical Association, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Consumer Action and U.S. PIRG filed briefs Friday seeking to sway a federal judge’s thinking on whether the government’s proposed settlement of CVS’ acquisition of Aetna is in the public interest. Judge Richard Leon of the U.S. District… Read More: CVS, government urge federal judge to bless settlement pact »

Reports of Breast Implant Illnesses Prompt Federal Review

Reports from thousands of women that breast implants are causing problems like debilitating joint pain and fatigue, claims long dismissed by the medical profession, are receiving new attention from the Food and Drug Administration and researchers. This may be a long-awaited moment of validation for tens of thousands of women who have been brushed off… Read More: Reports of Breast Implant Illnesses Prompt Federal Review »