NASTAD

Congrats to our Executive Director, Stephen Lee, on receiving the Nicholas Rango Leadership Award! ✨ His courageous, people-centered leadership has guided NASTAD through uncertainty and into growth—a true embodiment of NASTAD’s values.

📣 We’re hiring at NASTAD! Join our team as an Associate, Drug User Health and help support programs that strengthen HIV and viral hepatitis public health systems across the country. Apply here: jobs.smartrecruiters.com/NASTAD/7440001… #NowHiring #PublicHealth

NASTAD supports the reintroduction of the PrEP Access and Coverage Act, legislation that would expand access to lifesaving HIV prevention medications and care by removing barriers to PrEP, eliminating out of pocket costs, and more. Learn more: schiff.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

NASTAD signed onto a statement supporting the 2026 immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Evidence-based vaccine recommendations protect children, including universal pediatric hepatitis B vaccination. Learn more at aap.org #Immunization

NASTAD proudly endorses Rep. Mark Pocan’s resolution recognizing Feb 28 as #HIVIsNotACrime Awareness Day. 32 states still have HIV-specific criminal laws, despite no evidence they reduce transmission. Criminalization undermines public health. Read more: pocan.house.gov/sites/evo-subs…

From NASTAD’s 2026 ADAP Monitoring Report: During Medicaid unwinding, ADAP absorbed a 30% increase in new enrollments and an 11% increase in total enrollment, reinforcing its role as a critical safety net. More insights coming soon. nastad.org/2026-rwhap-par…

NASTAD is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 National RWHAP Part B ADAP Monitoring Project Annual Report. Stay tuned as we share key findings from the report in the coming weeks. Read more: nastad.org/2026-rwhap-par…

Have you checked out our latest NASTAD × RAISE webinar? 🎥 NYU experts share how data-driven modeling can inform HIV policy and improve outcomes across populations. Watch here: nastad.org/resources/nast… #EndingHIVEpidemic #ImplementationScience #NASTAD #RAISE

🖤 Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Black communities account for 38% of new HIV diagnoses but only 15% of PrEP users. Check out this graphic and the full AIDSVu toolkit: aidsvu.org/resources/tool… #NBHAAD #EndHIV

NASTAD works with health departments to strengthen HIV and hepatitis prevention, improve care, and support sustainable, harm reduction–informed programs. 🔗 nastad.org/resources

The CDC highlights a twice-yearly injectable PrEP option as an additional HIV prevention choice. Expanding options can support adherence, reduce barriers, and help meet people where they are. 🔗 cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/7… #HIVPrevention #PrEP #PublicHealth #NASTAD

NASTAD proudly endorses the PrEP Access Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Pocan. The bill would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access PrEP & PEP at pharmacies—reducing barriers and expanding lifesaving HIV prevention. Read more: pocan.house.gov/media-center/p…

Did you catch this resource from NASTAD? As ADAPs face tighter budgets from flat funding & shifting state revenue, sustainability matters more than ever. Our ADAP Cost Containment Considerations shares strategies to keep serving low-income people with HIV. nastad.org/sites/default/…

We’re glad to see @KFFHealthNews highlight correct PrEP billing and coding and proud NASTAD’s PrEP Billing & Coding Guide is helping providers get it right. Check out the full post on their page.

Did you know we have a full Resource Bank dedicated to supporting viral hepatitis work? 📚 The HepTAC Resource Bank brings together elimination plans, toolkits, and practical resources for surveillance, testing, care, and community engagement. Explore: nastad.org/heptac/resourc…

Missed our latest NASTAD x RAISE webinars? 🎥 Catch up on the full series and explore practical insights to support Ending the HIV Epidemic efforts. Watch the recordings here: nastad.org/resources/nast…

NASTAD joins NMAC in urging the UN to reconsider plans to sunset UNAIDS and protect vital global HIV programs. Read the full letter and see the list of signers here: pocan.house.gov/sites/evo-subs…

📚 NASTAD completed an impact survey and the key takeaways were that federal funding is essential, will give people living with HIV and viral hepatitis continuity of care, and preserves workforce expertise. 🔗 You can read more here: nastad.org/sites/default/…

📰 Read more about the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Cost Containment Considerations in one of NASTAD's latest resources! Check it out here: nastad.org/resources/aids…

❤️ NASTAD + GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) partner to create an opportunity for current GW first-year medical students to study the federal "Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America." 🗓️ 12/17/25 to 12/19/25 🔗 Learn more here: nastad.org/gw-nastad-clin…