CMS’ 340B Reform Proposal Is a Good – Long Overdue – First Step
The 340B Drug Discount Program is an innocent-sounding program with the best of intentions. But behind it lies a classic tale of government run amok. After 25 years, this critically important safety net for patients in need has been overrun by some “corporate” hospitals that masquerade as nonprofits. While these bad actors make a killing off of 340B, the very patients it was intended to benefit suffer — and all of us taxpayers foot the bill.
CMS’ 340B Reform Proposal Is a Good – Long Overdue – First Step
The 340B Drug Discount Program is an innocent-sounding program with the best of intentions. But behind it lies a classic tale of government run amok. After 25 years, this critically important safety net for patients in need has been overrun by some “corporate” hospitals that masquerade as nonprofits. While these bad actors make a killing off of 340B, the very patients it was intended to benefit suffer — and all of us taxpayers foot the bill.
