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Business Wire
16 hours ago
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- Business Wire
AHF: Gilead's Greed Kills Promise of Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved use of Gilead's HIV treatment medication, lenacapavir, for use to prevent HIV infection earlier today, an action which was followed by news that Gilead intends to price the HIV prevention medication at over $28,000 per patient, per year. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) President Michael Weinstein sharply criticized Gilead's outrageous pricing in the following statement: 'By pricing lenacapavir at over $28K per patient, per year, Gilead is sacrificing potential worldwide control and elimination of HIV on the altar of its bottom line.' 'What could be an extraordinary game changer for HIV prevention is being completely undermined by Gilead ' s greed. Charging $28,218 a year will drastically limit the availability of the drug. Gilead continues to feast on tens of billions of dollars, much of which is public funding for their HIV portfolio, at the expense of people living with or at risk of acquiring HIV. Gilead is sacrificing control of HIV on the altar of their bottom line.' AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.3 million individuals across 48 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center's highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
Business Wire
16 hours ago
- Health
- Business Wire
AHF: SCOTUS Skrmetti Ruling a ‘Triumph of Politics over Medical Science'
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) issued the following statement today regarding the court's 6 to 3 ruling earlier today ruling that Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors can remain in effect. (UNITED STATES v. SKRMETTI, ATTORNEY GENERAL AND REPORTER FOR TENNESSEE, ET AL.) 'The Supreme Court decision represents the triumph of politics over medical science. Unlike the Supreme Court majority, we do not believe that medical decisions best made by doctors and families should be left up to the whims of politicians and the court." Share A HF statement: 'The Supreme Court decision represents the triumph of politics over medical science. Unlike the Supreme Court majority, we do not believe that medical decisions best made by doctors and families should be left up to the whims of politicians whipped up by right-wing media prejudice.' AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.3 million individuals across 48 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center's highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
AHF Dedicates New Westside Healthcare Center and Pharmacy on Wilshire Blvd.
Ribbon-cutting Friday, May 16th - 12:30 p.m. Patient-centered model allows for utmost discretion and one-to-one care LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After over three decades of care and service at its La Cienega Boulevard location, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Westside AHF Healthcare Center to a new state-of-the-art facility—part of AHF's innovative patient-centered clinic model eliminating waiting rooms—to nearby Wilshire Boulevard where it will continue delivering cutting-edge medical care and services to patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The site also features a full service AHF Pharmacy. WHAT: RIBBON-CUTTING: AHF relocates L.A.'s Westside Healthcare Center after 30 years WHEN: Friday, May 16, 2025 TIME: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm PT WHERE: AHF Westside Healthcare Center 8641 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 WHO: Dr. Carl Millner, AHF Chief Medical Officer Michael Weinstein, AHF President Marcelino Alcorta, AHF Western Bureau Chief Roshanak Mohaghegh, AHF Senior Director of Pharmacy Operations "I'm proud to announce the opening of our newly reimagined Westside Healthcare Center, now operating under a patient-centered, open-concept model—with no traditional waiting room," said Dr. Carl Millner, AHF Chief Medical Officer. "This innovation is especially important for our patients living with HIV, who too often face stigma, delays, and unnecessary barriers to care. By eliminating the waiting room, we're creating a space that prioritizes immediacy, dignity, and seamless access to services. At AHF, we believe every patient deserves to feel respected and supported from the moment they arrive." "Our new Westside Healthcare Center has no waiting room, so patients are immediately escorted to treatment rooms and serviced from a centrally located provider workstation," said Marcelino Alcorta, AHF Western Bureau Chief. "The goal is to maximize efficiency using this patient-centered model to improve health outcomes and increase retention in care." According to the Los Angeles County Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP), there were 50,904 people living with diagnosed HIV in Los Angeles County by end of 2024. Of these individuals: 73% received medical care in 2024 54% were retained in care by the end of 2024 66% achieved viral suppression in 2024 93% achieved viral suppression in 2024 among those who had at least 1 viral load test during the year 1,635 were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2024 79% of new diagnoses in 2024 were linked to care within one month of diagnosis. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.3 million individuals across 48 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center's highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. View source version on Contacts Ged Kenslea, AHF Sr. Comms Dir.(323) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
AHF Dedicates New Westside Healthcare Center and Pharmacy on Wilshire Blvd.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After over three decades of care and service at its La Cienega Boulevard location, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Westside AHF Healthcare Center to a new state-of-the-art facility—part of AHF's innovative patient-centered clinic model eliminating waiting rooms—to nearby Wilshire Boulevard where it will continue delivering cutting-edge medical care and services to patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The site also features a full service AHF Pharmacy. AHF is pleased to announce the relocation of its Westside AHF Healthcare Center and AHF Pharmacy to a new state-of-the-art facility on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills—part of AHF's innovative patient-centered clinic model, which eliminates waiting rooms. Share "I'm proud to announce the opening of our newly reimagined Westside Healthcare Center, now operating under a patient-centered, open-concept model—with no traditional waiting room," said Dr. Carl Millner, AHF Chief Medical Officer. "This innovation is especially important for our patients living with HIV, who too often face stigma, delays, and unnecessary barriers to care. By eliminating the waiting room, we're creating a space that prioritizes immediacy, dignity, and seamless access to services. At AHF, we believe every patient deserves to feel respected and supported from the moment they arrive." "Our new Westside Healthcare Center has no waiting room, so patients are immediately escorted to treatment rooms and serviced from a centrally located provider workstation," said Marcelino Alcorta, AHF Western Bureau Chief. "The goal is to maximize efficiency using this patient-centered model to improve health outcomes and increase retention in care." According to the Los Angeles County Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP), there were 50,904 people living with diagnosed HIV in Los Angeles County by end of 2024. Of these individuals: 73% received medical care in 2024 54% were retained in care by the end of 2024 66% achieved viral suppression in 2024 93% achieved viral suppression in 2024 among those who had at least 1 viral load test during the year 1,635 were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2024 79% of new diagnoses in 2024 were linked to care within one month of diagnosis. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.3 million individuals across 48 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center's highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
