Critics say 340B hospitals aren’t providing enough charity care
February 18th 2022A group pushing for reforms in the drug discount program said participating hospitals should provide more free or discounted care. Hospitals counter the report doesn’t capture the amount of care they provide for vulnerable patients.
Another challenge: 16 states vying to block COVID-19 vaccine order for healthcare workers
February 9th 2022Louisiana is leading the effort to overturn the mandate, just days before workers in some states must get their first dose. Healthcare workers in some states must be fully vaccinated by the end of the month.
Hospitals say they’re taking big losses from reduced drug discounts
February 4th 2022Some drug companies are putting limits on discounts in the federal 340B drug program, hospitals say. The 340B Health advocacy group says hospitals are losing millions and it could hurt their ability to serve patients in vulnerable communities.