November 8, 2019– Like many safety-net health systems, Centura Health has been using the 340B drug pricing program to keep some of its hospitals operating and to serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay. But continuing Medicare cuts to … [Read More...]
Happy Birthday, 340B!
Print ArticleNovember 4, 2019— Here’s an interesting trivia question for you: What do actor Matthew McConaughey, game show host Jeff Probst, and pop singer Jordan Smith have in common? They all share their birthdays with one of the most important parts of the health care safety net in the U.S. – the 340B drug pricing […]
New Study: Savings from 340B are Small but Mighty
Print ArticleOctober 31, 2019— A new study by academic researchers demonstrates that savings from 340B drug discounts make only a relatively small contribution toward safety-net hospital revenues and the total costs to hospitals of uncompensated care. But while small, these resources are critical to 340B hospital patients living with low incomes and those living in […]
