May 24, 2018 – For Chuck Beams, it was one patient in particular who made him realize just how crucial the 340B program is to uninsured and underinsured patients with serious medical conditions. The patient from Auburn, Ala., required tens of … [Read More...]
340B Hospitals Provide Higher Levels of Uncompensated Care, New Study Confirms
Print ArticleMay 23, 2018—A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine finds that 340B hospitals have a higher uncompensated care burden than non-340B hospitals and operate at lower margins. This new study echoes the findings of a recent report by L&M Policy Research, which found 340B hospitals provide […]
Quit Stalling Key 340B Rule, Healthcare Providers Tell HHS
Print ArticleMay 23, 2018—Hospitals are telling the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that it should stop delaying important 340B regulations to police drug manufacturer pricing and overcharges. In letters to the government, major hospital groups said the time for delay is over and urged the Trump administration to enforce the rules immediately. […]
