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Hospital groups sue HHS for failing to stop drug makers from cutting medication discounts

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In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesgroup of hospital associations filed a accusing the Department of Health and Human Services of failing to prevent a half dozen large drug makers from curtailing the discounts they offer through a federal program for safety-net hospitals.At issue is the 340B drug discount program, which was created in 1992 and requires drug makers to offer discounts that are typically estimated to be 25% to 50% — but could be much higher — on all outpatient drugs to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income populations. There are approximately 12,400 so-called covered entities, including 2,500 hospitals, participating in the program.Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free!advertisementYou've been selected! Subscribe to STAT+ for less than $2 per daySubscribe to STAT+ for less than $2 per dayUnlimited access to the health care news and insights you need

In-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesIn-depth analysis of biotech, pharma, and the life sciencesgroup of hospital associations filed a accusing the Department of Health and Human Services of failing to prevent a half dozen large drug makers from curtailing the discounts they offer through a federal program for safety-net hospitals.At issue is the 340B drug discount program, which was created in 1992 and requires drug makers to offer discounts that are typically estimated to be 25% to 50% — but could be much higher — on all outpatient drugs to hospitals and clinics that...

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