Schumer Pledges to Hold Senate Vote Soon on New Bill to Make Insulin More Affordable

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U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), left, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced bipartisan legislation to make insulin more affordable.

A bill to make insulin more affordable could be up for a U.S. Senate vote as early as next month, [...]

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340B Report Publisher and CEO: Takeaways from Supreme Court’s Part B Cuts Decision

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The U.S. Supreme Court opinion striking down huge cuts in 340B hospitals’ Medicare Part B drug reimbursement “is a clear and much welcome victory" for the hospitals, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky says.

The U.S. Supreme Court opinion striking down big cuts in 340B hospitals’ Medicare Part B drug payments is a clear [...]

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White House Now Says This Is Target Month for New 340B ADR Rule, but Publication Date Remains a Mystery

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The White House says this is the target month to release a long delayed proposed rule to replace the existing 340B ADR final rule. But it is unclear whether it will be delayed again.

The White House says this is the target month to release a proposed rule to replace the existing 340B ADR [...]

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Bill Would Give HIV/AIDS Clinics More Leeway to Use 340B Savings and Other Program Income

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A bill has been introduced in Congress that would get rid of a major barrier that prevents Ryan White clinics from providing PrEP to those at high risk of contracting the HIV/AIDS virus.

A bill has been introduced in Congress that would get rid of a major barrier that prevents Ryan White clinics [...]

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Gilead Adds 45-Day Lookback Clause to its 340B Contract Pharmacy Policy

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Gilead had added 45-day time limits for replenishment orders and claims submissions under its 340B contract pharmacy restrictions on Harvoni and its other branded hepatitis C medicines.

Gilead had added 45-day time limits for replenishment orders and claims submissions under its 340B contract pharmacy restrictions on Harvoni [...]

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Exclusive: 340B Entities Report Unannounced and Unexplained Claims Reversals Involving CVS and Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Providers say claims have been reversed without notice or explanation for 340B-purchased drugs that CVS Specialty dispensed to BCBS FEP participants.

Providers say claims have been reversed without notice or explanation for 340B-purchased drugs that CVS Specialty dispensed to BCBS FEP [...]

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Feds Urge Appeals Court to Overrule Lower Court in AstraZeneca’s 340B Contract Pharmacy Lawsuit

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The federal government wants an appeals court to rule that drug manufacturer AstraZeneca may not unilaterally dictate how many contract pharmacies a 340B covered entity may use to dispense 340B drugs.

The federal government wants an appeals court to rule that AstraZeneca may not dictate how many contract pharmacies a 340B [...]

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West Virginia Hardens its 340B Anti-discrimination Law to Explicitly Bar 340B Claims Modifiers

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West Virginia has reinforced a 2019 law to bar PBMs or other payers from requiring hospitals such as CAMC and other health care providers to include claims modifiers when billing for 340B-purchased drugs.

A new West Virginia law clarifies that PBMs or other payers may not require a drug claim to include a modifier [...]

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PhRMA and Private Oncology Practices Slam PBMs’ Role in 340B in Comments to FTC

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The FTC and HHS asked for stakeholder feedback on generic drug shortages, which could have implications for the 340B program.

PhRMA and Community Oncology Alliance submitted comments to the FTC criticizing 340B contract pharmacy in response to the commission’s call [...]

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