A Strategic Path Forward for CBOs Serving Individuals Living with HIV and Hepatitis C
Community-based organizations (CBOs) across the nation are at a critical crossroads. With deep cuts to HIV prevention funding underway, many are struggling to maintain access to lifesaving services for individuals co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis C.
Yet, hope is not lost. The proposed Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 offers a promising opportunity—calling for over $9 billion in federal investment for Hepatitis C screening, diagnosis, treatment, and wraparound care. Many of these services align closely with existing Ryan White and CDC Prevention program goals, reinforcing the urgency of maintaining and evolving care infrastructure now.
American Exchange: A Sustainable and Compliant Path Forward
At American Exchange, we understand the operational and financial pressures CBOs are under. That’s why we offer a powerful, compliance-focused strategy to help sustain—and even expand—your services despite budget reductions.
Here’s How We Help:
Maximize 340B Revenue
By enrolling uninsured patients into ACA and Medicare plans, CBOs unlock recurring 340B savings on costly medications like Epclusa and Harvoni. This not only supports treatment adherence but also helps fund core services with fewer grant dollars.
Ensure Insurance-Based Care Continuity
Our Insurance Assistance Program transitions patients from vulnerable, grant-dependent programs to stable, insurance-based coverage. This guarantees uninterrupted access to labs, providers, and medications—even when categorical HIV prevention funding declines.
Implement a Status-Neutral Coverage Model
We support CBOs in delivering integrated enrollment services across HIV care, PrEP, PEP, STIs, and Hepatitis C. This is critical as siloed prevention departments shrink and new models of care emerge.
Reduce Administrative Burden
American Exchange provides full-service infrastructure for plan selection, enrollment, redetermination, and claims assistance. That means your team can focus on patient care, not paperwork—without sacrificing compliance or quality.
For CBOs at a Crossroads, Sustainability Is Possible
In a funding environment where many CBOs are scaling back, American Exchange offers a different trajectory—one grounded in financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care.
By strategically converting uninsured patients into insured ones and helping you retain them year-round, we ensure that even as budgets shrink, your mission thrives.
Let’s Talk
If your CBO is navigating funding cuts, scaling service models, or preparing for the future of Hepatitis C and HIV care, now is the time to act.
Email us at info@americanexchange.com
Or schedule a demo today to explore how we can help build a sustainable, scalable future for your program.
Source:
Adapted from internal strategy content developed by American Exchange, in alignment with the Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 and 340B Program guidance. https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KEN25370.pdf
