February 5, 2018— Hundreds of pharmacists, 340B program directors, and other patient advocates convened in San Diego last week for the 15th Annual 340B Coalition Winter Conference, the largest such gathering to date. The event gave safety-net … [Read More...]
340B Hospitals Serve a Vital Role in Combatting Opioid Epidemic
Print ArticleJanuary 23, 2019– Since 1999, more than 700,000 Americans have lost their lives to a drug overdose, and care for people affected by this epidemic has added an estimated $1 trillion to the U.S. healthcare bill. According to the CDC, in 2017 more than 70,000 opioid-related deaths were the main contributor to a decline […]
Federal Court Blocks Medicare 340B Cuts
Print ArticleDecember 28, 2018— A federal court has found the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) exceeded its authority by making deep cuts to Medicare Part B drug payments to many 340B hospitals. The decision marks a major victory for hospitals and their patients. Ruling on Dec. 27, the U.S. District Court for the […]
