340B In The News

19 Jun News Release: Matsui Introduces Legislation in Support of 340B Program

Posted on June 19, 2018

The SERV Communities Act Clarifies Program Intent, Enhances Program Integrity & Expands Program Eligibility Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Stretching Entity Resources for Vulnerable (SERV) Communities Act, legislation that clarifies the intent of the 340B Program, enhances program integrity, and protects and...

14 Jun Modern Healthcare: Hospitals urge Congress to pass new 340B legislation

Posted on June 14, 2018

"Hospitals on Tuesday urged Congress to pass a newly introduced bill to strengthen the 340B drug discount program. Under the Stretching Entity Resources for Vulnerable (SERV) Communities Act introduced by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), the HHS secretary must audit 340B providers and drug manufacturers. The bill...

30 May Opinion: In a time of rising drug prices, preserve the 340B program

Posted on May 30, 2018

"In a recent blog post, Congressman Bradley Byrne highlighted that Alabama hospitals receive the lowest Medicare reimbursement rate in the country. Because Medicare is the largest payor in most hospitals, this issue impacts the fiscal sustainability of hospitals across the state. We gratefully acknowledge and...

29 May Modern Healthcare: Attacks on 340B program distract from source of drug-pricing problem

Posted on May 29, 2018

"Given all the good things hospitals accomplish thanks to 340B Drug Pricing Program savings—from affordable medications to comprehensive services for the poor—it might seem odd the program has taken so much heat lately. But if you consider the larger context of the attacks—the national debate on...

21 May The Body: In the Senate, the 340B Drug Pricing Program Finds More Backers Than Detractors

Posted on May 21, 2018

"It is not an easy thing for a Ryan White clinic or community health center to serve the needs of all their clients who are living with or affected by HIV. In fact, in the current political climate where receiving level funding year after year...

15 May Modern Healthcare: Senate committee turns 340B spotlight on drugmakers

Posted on May 15, 2018

"In a hearing Tuesday, members of the Senate health committee asked government watchdogs why the Trump administration has delayed for the fifth time a rule that would set ceiling prices and why 340B hospitals don't know what they ought to be paying for the discounted...

10 May Opinion: Hospitals use drug program to improve care

Posted on May 10, 2018

"The recent Union Leader column by Thomas E. Blonski titled “Vulnerable patients need Maggie Hassan’s HELP” calls into question the integrity of the 340B Prescription Drug Savings program, as well as the commitment of New Hampshire hospitals who serve our state’s most vulnerable and underserved...

27 Apr News Release: Congressional Black Caucus Defends 340B Hospitals

Posted on April 27, 2018

The Congressional Black Caucus is throwing its support behind 340B hospitals and health clinics, coming as Rep. Doris Matsui (D-HI) also seeks to boost the hospitals by drafting a bill that requires audit parity between 340B hospitals and drug makers. At a congressional Black Caucus event...

25 Apr Journal Inquirer: Congress must protect vital discount drug program

Posted on April 25, 2018

"Community health centers deliver value by providing cost-effective medical care to more than 10 percent of our state’s population. For First Choice to provide comprehensive medical care (up to 30 different services) for one patient over the period of one year costs an average of...

20 Apr CT Viewpoints: Congress must protect vital discount prescription drug program

Posted on April 20, 2018

"For more than 376,000 Connecticut residents each year, their medical needs are provided by a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a community health center which gives patients top-level primary, dental and behavioral health care at a fraction of the cost of an emergency room visit....