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...
"I hardly recognize the 340B drug discount program when I read the pharmaceutical industry’s criticisms about it. They say that 340B has grown too big, is without oversight and transparency, and is in desperate need of reform. Having spent more than a decade working with...
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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
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...
