Free preventive care under the ACA is under threat again – a ruling exempting PrEP from insurance coverage may extend nationwide and to other health services

Judge Reed O'Connor ruled in a case that coverage for HIV prevention medicine PrEP violated the religious freedom of the plaintiffs. It is unclear whether the order will extend nationwide.

Kristefer Stojanovski, Research Assistant Professor of Social, Behavioral and Population Sciences, Tulane University • conversation
Sept. 13, 2022 • ~8 min

HIV prevention pill PrEP is now free under most insurance plans – but the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act puts this benefit at risk

World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 this year comes at a time when a key step to removing financial barriers to PrEP access in the U.S. faces legal challenges.

Kristefer Stojanovski, Research Assistant Professor of Social, Behavioral and Population Sciences, Tulane University • conversation
Dec. 1, 2021 • ~9 min

The next attack on the Affordable Care Act may cost you free preventive health care

The Affordable Care Act has allowed many preventive health services, including cancer screenings and vaccines, to be free of charge. But legal challenges may lead to costly repercussions for patients.

Alex Hoagland, PhD Candidate in Health Economics, Boston University • conversation
Sept. 7, 2021 • ~9 min

Sick of COVID-19? Here's why you might have pandemic fatigue

It's draining and depressing to stay on high alert month after month after month. Understanding pandemic fatigue better might help you strengthen your resolve.

Jay Maddock, Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University • conversation
Oct. 23, 2020 • ~8 min

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