340B Drug Pricing Program
It’s a new year but Congress has some old business to attend to—including many critical hospital and health system priorities. Both Houses of Congress will be back in session next week. Front and center is legislation to keep the government open past January 19.
Granting defendants’ motion to dismiss; denying as moot plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction; and denying motion for leave to file brief as amici curiae.
District Court Judge Rudolph Contreras today heard arguments from both sides in the AHA's lawsuit to prevent the Department of Health and Human Services from reducing Medicare payments under the 340B drug savings program by nearly 30% effective Jan. 1.
Find answers to your billing questions with CMS FAQs on 340B modifiers | AHA News - CMS has released FAQs to provide clarity on billing 340B modifiers under the hospital OPPS. Stay informed and ensure accurate billing with modifier "TB" for 340B-acquired drugs.
AHA today urged Congress and the administration to take immediate action to rein in the rising cost of drugs, including passing the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act and H.R. 4392.