Republicans Run From Healthcare Cuts On Campaign Trail
Republican lawmakers are running from the massive healthcare cuts that were enacted as they crisscross districts back home in anticipation of the midterms. About the only one championing some changes is Maine Sen. Susan Collins, who campaigns on a $50B rural health fund but actually voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
At the same time, lawmakers seem all-in support for value-based care, even as some see a mixed record over the past several decades. They note healthcare spending continues to grow rapidly, and models seem to save little or nothing so far.
Additional article: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/insurance/mh-insurers-value-based-care-unitedhealth-cvs/
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Lilly Threatens To Withhold 340B Discounts
Brand drug maker Eli Lilly says it will cut off providers from discounts under the 340B drug discount program if participating providers fail to meet disclosure requirements, including claims level data, by next week. The company has notified the federal government of its intention. The discount withhold will apply to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The purpose, Lilly says, is to ensure there is no double-dipping on other discounts.
Hospitals oppose the move and have defended the giveaway for years. Studies show that prices at 340B facilities are higher than non-340B providers on average and discounts do not benefit those intended. Earlier, the federal government stepped in to stop drug makers from converting upfront discounts to retrospective rebates.
Additional articles: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/eli-lillys-ultimatum-hospitals-send-340b-claims-data-june-1-or-lose-discounts and https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/eli-lilly-340b-hospital-ultimatum-data-sharing-hrsa/821698/
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#drugpricing #340b #hospitals
https://www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-regulation/mh-eli-lilly-340b-drug-claims-data
— Marc S. Ryan
