June 2, 2017—An association of more than 1,300 hospitals and health systems said late yesterday it welcomed “balanced congressional oversight” of the 340B drug discount program in response to news that the chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and two subcommittee chairmen sent a letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration requesting documents … [Read more...]
Healthcare Community Slams House-Passed ACA Repeal-and-Replace Bill
May 25, 2017—Hospitals, health professionals, and healthcare advocacy groups sharply criticized House-passed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act yesterday after the Congressional Budget Office and Joint Committee on Taxation reported that 51 million people under age 65 would lack health insurance in 2026 under the bill – 23 million more than under the ACA. … [Read more...]
Hospitals Eager to Work to Protect and Maintain 340B
May 23, 2017—The Trump administration said in fiscal year 2018 budget documents today that it will work with Congress to enable federal health officials to issue regulations to improve the 340B drug discount program’s integrity and transparency. 340B Health, which represents more than 1,300 hospitals and health systems in the program, supports program integrity and transparency … [Read more...]
340B’s “Explosive” Growth Is Overblown
May 19, 2017—Allegations of “explosive 340B growth” are not supported by the numbers. The 340B program’s financial impact on drug manufacturers remains small, and the program remains vital for hospitals serving high volumes of low-income and rural patients. The Drug Channels blog recently reported that, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration, drug … [Read more...]
340B Hospitals React to Delay of Regulation Due 2,433 Days Ago
May 18, 2017—340B Health, the association of hospitals and health systems in the 340B drug discount program, says it is disappointed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision today to further delay, to Oct. 1, a long-overdue regulation to police the pharmaceutical industry. At the same time, the group says it takes comfort that, in announcing the delay, … [Read more...]
340B Is Saving Lives in Boston
May 16, 2017—A new article in the peer-reviewed Annals of Family Medicine describes how 340B drug discount savings enabled Boston Medical Center to staff a successful hepatitis C treatment program for low-income patients. … [Read more...]
House Passes ACA Repeal and Replace Bill
May 4, 2017—The U.S. House voted 217-213 today to repeal and replace major portions of the Affordable Care Act. Attention now turns to the Senate, where passage is said to be less certain. … [Read more...]