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The Inflation Reduction Act: The Impact of Medicare Negotiation of Prescription Drug Prices on Hospitals and Health Systems

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Ken Perez Vice President of Healthcare Policy and Government Affairs, Omnicell In August, H.R. ” While its climate change provisions captured top billing, the IRA is also arguably the most impactful health legislation since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. .” ” Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

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The 20 Key Moments in the 340B Program's 30-Year History

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There was bipartisan support for the program at the hearing and support for measures such as requiring pharmaceutical companies to publish their prices in a password protected site on HRSA's website. 2010: Congress passed, and President Barack Obama signed the ACA, which includes a host of 340B provisions.