Key Senator Says 340B Overhaul Bill Could Be Introduced Next Month, But Some are Skeptical of Short Turnaround

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said a bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul the 340B program could be formally introduced as soon as May.
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) said bipartisan legislation to overhaul the 340B program could be introduced as soon as [...]

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Bausch Health Becomes 22nd Drugmaker to End or Loosen 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions in Arkansas

Drugmaker Bausch Health has exempted all Arkansas covered entities from its 340B contract pharmacy restrictions in response to a state law recently upheld by a federal appeals court.
Drug manufacturer Bausch Health announced it will exempt all Arkansas providers and pharmacies from its 340B contract pharmacy policy, including [...]

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CBO Recommendation: Restrict 340B Access to Get Hospitals to Join ACOs

The Congressional Budget Office report recommended restricting 340B access to incentivize hospitals to join accountable care organizations.
As part of a report on incentivizing use of accountable care organizations (ACOs), Congress’ primary research arm recently recommended excluding [...]

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Small Business Group Whose Messaging Mirrors Drug Industry Takes Aim at 340B in New Video, Social Media Posts

A small business lobbying organization launched an online campaign critical of the 340B drug discount program.
A small business lobbying organization, created as a more conservative alternative to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, this week launched [...]

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Takeda Issues Refunds to 340B Providers for 28 Drugs

Drugmaker Takeda is offering rebates to 340B providers on 28 of its drugs.
Japanese drugmaker Takeda recently announced refunds to 340B covered entities for 28 drugs, including one of its top-selling attention-deficit medications. [...]

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340B Lobbying Continues Rapid Pace Including by Big Name Firms

Merck and Marshfield Clinic Health System have joined the growing list of organizations in the 340B Working Table.
The 340B drug discount program—and congressional activity associated with it—remained a hot topic for lobbyists in the first three months [...]

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Former Sen. Pryor Dies, Remembered for Key Role Helping to Enact 340B Law

President Bill Clinton and Sen. David Pryor (D-Ark.) had a close relationship. Pryor played a key role in enactment of the 340B law.
Following the recent death of former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, he is being remembered for his important [...]

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Attorneys Expect Many Filings under Newly Reconstituted 340B Dispute Resolution Process

Kyle Vasquez, an attorney for Polsinelli, said he expects a "wave of filings" under HRSA's latest ADR rule because it is more flexible than the prior process.
Attorneys for both covered entities and drug manufacturers say they expect a significant number of filings to the newly re-established [...]

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Drug Industry Vendor, Free-Market Legal Non-Profit Echo PhRMA’s Call for Appeals Court to Rehear Arkansas 340B Contract Pharmacy Case

Two groups filed amicus briefs asking for a full appeals court panel to rehear a case on Arkansas' 340B contract pharmacy access law.
A drug industry vendor and a conservative non-profit each urged a full federal appeals court to rehear a case on [...]

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