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Recapping a Momentous Year for 340B

Print ArticleDec. 31, 2021– Today is the final day of what might be one of the most eventful years in the history of the 340B drug pricing program. Key developments in the 340B world stood out even amid all the news about a global pandemic, a change in leadership in Washington, and an uneasy economic […]

A Hospital Community United Against Threats to 340B

Print ArticleDec. 20, 2021— Hundreds of safety-net hospitals are urging the federal government to escalate its efforts to stop a group of drug companies that are refusing to offer drug discounts that the federal 340B drug pricing program requires. Today, more than 800 hospitals participating in 340B sent a letter to Health and Human Services […]

Meet Some of the 340B Program’s Top Champions

Dec. 17, 2021— The success of the 340B drug pricing program in providing crucial care to those in need is backed up by both a growing body of research and the personal testimonials of patients and health care providers. Behind that success are … [Read More...]

340B Transparency Efforts Uncovering More Drug Company Overcharges

Dec. 8, 2021– In the nearly three years since the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) launched its 340B drug pricing program ceiling price website, 41 drug companies have acknowledged that they overcharged 340B hospitals, health … [Read More...]

We Celebrate Rural Health Day by Protecting 340B

Nov. 18, 2021– The patient care mission of 340B hospitals serving rural areas of the U.S. takes on a special importance when one considers that in many cases, they are the only providers in a position to offer certain types of needed care. On this … [Read More...]

340B Hospitals Continue to Answer the Call to COVID Service

Nov. 12, 2021– In January 2021, St. Luke’s Health System Senior Director of Pharmacy Scott Milner was the featured guest on 340B Health’s podcast, 340B Insight, to discuss the initial rollout of COVID-19 vaccines throughout the U.S. “For me, the … [Read More...]

Recognizing Patients on 340B’s Anniversary

Nov. 4, 2021 – Jennifer Gallagher was aware of the 340B drug pricing program as the lead pharmacy technician at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colo. But she says it was not until she had her own medical challenges that she came to understand what … [Read More...]

Eli Lilly Again Reports Big Revenue Gains From 340B Denials

Nov. 1, 2021– The first drug company to deny 340B drug pricing program discounts to safety-net hospitals, health centers, and clinics saw its U.S. revenues jump 26% in the third quarter of 2021, thanks in part to the higher prices it is charging for … [Read More...]

More Court Battles Ahead for 340B in 2022