Carl Schmid

Executive Director at HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute

Speaker

A national policy and advocacy leader in the HIV community for over 20 years, Mr. Schmid leads the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, which promotes quality and affordable healthcare for people living with or at risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other serious and chronic health conditions.

Mr. Schmid has expertise in healthcare financing systems, including Medicaid and Medicare, and leads efforts to ensure that the Affordable Care Act meets the needs of beneficiaries, including prescription medications.

He has served as Co-Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and currently is a consumer representative to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.