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

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Interestingly, the 340B law was actually included in a veterans healthcare bill (the Veterans Health Care Act) that also established a separate drug pricing program for veterans hospitals. It also raised the DSH payment cap for some rural and small urban hospitals to 12%. 2006: Congress passed, and President George W.

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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. Hospitals and health systems have long advocated for lower prescription drug prices. However, the hospital association stopped short of advocating for Medicare negotiation of prescription prices. ” Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)