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340B faces potential new Oversight

Recent news from the Trump administration suggests that oversight of the 340B federal drug discount program could move to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Flint’s Lead Failures

Eleven years after Flint, Michigan made headlines for the lead contamination in their water lines, their lead line replacement program is wrapping up, but at what cost?

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Employers Critique 340B

The 340B drug pricing program, which was designed to help hospitals and clinics treat a large population of low-income and uninsured patients with outpatient drugs, has faced widespread criticism in recent years.

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340B and Overprescription

A recent study reveals that breast cancer patients at practices participating in the 340B  program are 25% more likely to be prescribed outpatient drugs.

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Illinois’ Lead Problem

Lead in the water of 72 Illinois communities is reaching levels so high that officials are notifying cities and looking into ways to act.

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Obstetrics Nurses Fight Back

When a Bar Harbor hospital announced the closure of their obstetric care department because of declining birth rates, the nurses of the department staged a public meeting encouraging their lawmakers to make an investment in rural maternity healthcare.

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The Importance of Independent Grocers

Small independent grocery stores allow rural communities to thrive without the influence of big retail providers. Often, these small grocers are the only thing that keep these communities from being classified as food deserts.

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New Study Increases Scrutiny on the 340B Program

A recent study conducted by the National Pharmaceutical Council examined the shortcomings of the 340B system, highlighting how geography, facilities, and market power affect the windfalls collected by 340B hospitals.

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