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Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over DSH Calculations That Could Result in More Hospitals Qualifying for 340B

November 7, 2024 Bella Czajkowski, National Correspondent Views

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case challenging a federal rule over disproportionate share hospital calculations and payments.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on a case challenging a federal rule over disproportionate share hospital (DSH) calculations [...]

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HHS Appeals Court Ruling That Blocked DSH Calculation Changes That Impact 340B Eligibility

October 31, 2024 Shannon Young, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will take up a case that Texas hospitals filed against HHS to block changes to how the Medicare DSH payment calculation is determined.

The Biden Administration has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a Texas judge’s ruling that voided a Department of [...]

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Former Presidential Candidate Howard Dean Calls for More 340B Transparency, Declines to Discuss Op-ed, Alleged Drug Industry Ties

October 29, 2024 Shannon Young, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Howard Dean urged federal lawmakers in an Oct. 25 RealClearHealth op-ed to pay attention to the 340B program.

A high-profile former Vermont governor with reported drug industry ties took aim at hospitals’ use of 340B savings, calling for [...]

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Organon To Extend Contract Pharmacy Restrictions to CHCs on Dec. 1

October 24, 2024 Shannon Young, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Organon announced that, effective Dec. 1, it will extend its contract pharmacy restrictions to HRSA-funded health centers.

A New Jersey-based drugmaker announced this week that beginning in December, its 340B contract pharmacy restrictions will apply to Health [...]

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Group That Does Not Disclose Its Funding Releases White Paper Calling for 340B Reforms, Advocates Slam Report

October 24, 2024 Shannon Young, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

The Health Equity Collaborative called for 340B program overhauls in a new white paper.

An organization that describes itself as being “comprised of dozens of national, public health, patient advocacy and multicultural organizations,” but [...]

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Magic Johnson-Backed Startup Raises $31 Million to Help Build, Expand In-House Pharmacies at 340B HIV Clinics

October 22, 2024 Bella Czajkowski, National Correspondent Views

Alchemy announced that it has raised $31 million, as part of a campaign with NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, to help build in-house pharmacies for HIV clinics. (Credit: Shutterstock)

A California-based healthcare startup recently announced that it has raised more than $30 million, as part of a campaign with [...]

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340B Lobbying Activity Did Not Slow Down in Q3, Federal Filings Suggest

October 22, 2024 Shannon Young, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

More than 360 firms reported lobbying on the 340B program between July 1 and Sept. 30.

The 340B drug discount program continued to be a hot topic for lobbyists in the third quarter of 2024, keeping [...]

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Dark Money Poured Nearly $4M into Super PAC Opposing State 340B Contract Pharmacy Access Bills

October 18, 2024 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Stand for US PAC received $3.8 million in contributions over the last three months from a conservative dark money group.

A political action committee (PAC) that funded efforts opposing state 340B contract pharmacy access bills through misleading claims linking the [...]

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LA Times Says ‘No’ to California Ballot Measure That Would Affect 340B

October 18, 2024 Shannon Young, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

The Los Angeles Times’ editorial board endorsed the “no” position on Proposition 34, a 340B-realated measure which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot.

An influential California newspaper recently urged against a November ballot measure, which would require certain healthcare providers in the state [...]

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340B Health Leader Slams J&J Rebate Proposal, Urges Providers to ‘Remain Vigilant’ in Op-Ed

October 16, 2024 Shannon Young, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

Maureen Testoni, the president and CEO of 340B Health celebrated J&J’s retreat from a 340B rebate proposal in an Oct. 9 RACmonitor op-ed.

The head of an influential 340B hospital advocacy group claimed “victory” in the recent fight against Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) [...]

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