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New Analysis Provides Evidence of Hospitals Not Using the 340B Program as Intended

When a hospital becomes newly eligible for what is intended to be a safety-net program, you might expect to see the hospital serving more indigent or uninsured. For example, you would expect to see…

October 10, 2017
In Case You Missed It: New Report Finds Cancer Treatment in Hospitals More Expensive Than in Community Practice Settings

WASHINGTON — The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) released a report last week on the costs of cancer treatment depending on the site of care. The report found that across various types of…

October 2, 2017
“Getting 340B Drug Discount Program Back on Track”

While not yet in the limelight of healthcare discussions, and totally unknown to most people, the federal 340B drug discount program affects many vulnerable patients in Southwestern Illinois….

October 2, 2017
Madison – St. Clair Record
“Drug Discount Program Needs Reform”

Drug Discount Program Needs Reform

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October 2, 2017
Chicago Tribune
“Modernize Drug Discount Program”
October 2, 2017
TribLive
“Congress Must Fix the Broken 340B Drug Pricing Program that Benefits Hospitals, Starves the Poor”

Too often government programs start with a noble goal but are soon denigrated by special interests groups who use well intentioned programs for their own gain. Unfortunately, this has happened with…

September 27, 2017
Fox & Hounds
“Drug Discount Programs Have Become Wasteful – They Don’t Help Patients”

There are many reasons why the cost of health care is rising, including massive and unchecked federal programs that have proliferated throughout the entire health-care system. The 340B drug discount…

September 25, 2017
The Hill
“340B Drug Discount Program Needs Reverted to its Original Intent”

340B Drug Discount Program Needs Reverted to its Original Intent

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September 23, 2017
Casper Star-Tribune