Pocan Introduces HIV Clinical Services Improvement Act

Statement

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced the HIV Clinical Services Improvement Act today, a bill which improves health care access for people living with HIV/AIDs by strengthening Ryan White Part C clinics. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS program provides medical care for people living with HIV/AIDS who do not have adequate health coverage or resources to cope with the disease. Part C clinics deliver quality, comprehensive HIV/AIDs care to over 275,000 people a year. These clinics, which serve a large number of uninsured and low-income individuals, are underfunded and in desperate need of increased resources in order to assist patients.

"Improving access to health care for people living with HIV/AIDS in our communities is critical," said Rep. Mark Pocan. "There is an estimated 8,200 people living with HIV in Wisconsin, but only 63 percent of those diagnosed were receiving health care. This bill will increase support for Part C clinics so they can continue providing vital care to those most in need. We must take all necessary steps to improve access to care for people living with HIV/AIDS."

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