17 Jul Study: 340B Hospitals Use Their Contract Pharmacy Benefit to Treat Low-Income and Rural Patients
Posted on July 17, 2017
The contract pharmacy program is critical for 340B hospitals to maintain and expand access to care for low-income and rural patients. Without their contract pharmacy benefit, hospitals would face difficulties maintaining the same level of care for patients in need, particularly Medicaid patients, rural populations, and patients who suffer from chronic and life-threatening conditions.
Link to full report: http://www.340bhealth.org/files/Contract_Pharmacy_Report_July_17.pdf
Link to overview: http://www.340bhealth.org/files/Contract_Pharmacy_Survey_Results_07.11.17.pdf