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Providers Lose 340B Lawsuit Appeal To Drug Makers A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that drug makers can limit and impose conditions on pharmacies participating in the 340B drug discount program. The federal government had sided with providers, but a federal court ruled against that position. I am no friend of drug makers but this ruling is a good one.  The 340B program has been corrupted and abused by providers. It is not fulfilling its mission of getting discounted drugs to the most vulnerable.  Additional article: https://insidehealthpolicy.com/inside-drug-pricing-daily-news/second-appeals-court-rules-drug-makers-can-impose-340b-restrictions (Some articles may require a subscription.) #340b #drugmakers #hospitals #providers https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/appellate-court-rules-drugmakers-340b-novartis-pharmacies-specialty/716814 Hospitals Attack Drug Makers On Price and Shortages — But Here Is The Other Story A new analysis by a hospital lobby says that drugmaker price hikes as well as drug shortages jeopardize patient access to care. I do not doubt the conclusion, but would also point out that hospitals abuse the system