American Hospital Association challenges revised 340B rebate pilot in court
The hospital group is again going to court to stop a federal drug discount overhaul that replaces upfront discounts with after-the-fact rebates. It is the second such suit, with hospitals arguing the rebates could threaten their finances.
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What happened
The American Hospital Association has sued the Trump administration again over a plan to turn a federal drug discount program into one that pays rebates after purchases rather than upfront discounts. This is the second time the HHS has tried to launch a 340B rebate program, and the second time hospitals have sued to block it. Hospitals allege the rebates will threaten their financial viability.
Why it matters
Hospitals contend that the rebate program would threaten their financial viability. The lawsuits are aimed at blocking the revamped program.
Timeline
- Oct 9, 4:27 PM ET: The American Hospital Association sued the Trump administration again over the revamped 340B rebate pilot.
- Oct 12, 10:04 AM ET: Hospitals sued again to block the second attempt by HHS to launch a 340B rebate program.
Coverage
- Hospitals sue over revamped 340B rebate pilot (healthcaredive.com)
- Hospitals sue – again – to halt Trump administration’s 340B rebate pilot (statnews.com)
- Hospital industry sues to block HHS' 340B rebate pilot (again) (fiercehealthcare.com)
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