An Existential Threat to 340B Providers
My association, 340B Health, represents hospitals that participate in the federal 340B drug pricing program. It has been an incredibly busy summer, with many new
My association, 340B Health, represents hospitals that participate in the federal 340B drug pricing program. It has been an incredibly busy summer, with many new
Amid looming changes for the federal discounted drug program of the same name, 340B Health has named a new Board of Directors Chair for the
Late last month, we saw a news report about the 340B drug pricing program. The association I lead represents more than 1,600 hospitals and health
In December 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal challenging an Arkansas law requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide drug discounts through third-party
There have been important developments in recent weeks on the 340B drug pricing program. Those who are familiar with 340B will know that it works
Action by Congress could be seen as thunder and flurry. A strange thing happened recently. A bipartisan letter was sent from a group of U.S.
Major efforts continue to protect the beleaguered discount drug program. The American Hospital Association (AHA) filed a supporting brief to the US Court of Appeals
The discounted drug program is viewed as vital for vulnerable populations. With all eyes on the U.S. Supreme Court, as pending landmark decisions on abortion
The court ruled that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services failed to conduct a survey of acquisition costs, thus putting in violation of
The number of such companies has grown from eight to 13 in recent months. EDITOR’S NOTE: Maureen Testoni, president and CEO for 340B Health, reported
The 340B Drug Pricing Program and the related Prime Vendor Program, or PVP, provides discounts on the purchase of outpatient drugs to certain providers. For
340B Health president was a recent guest on Monitor Monday. The following are edited remarks of her presentation. 2019 was another very busy year for
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