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PhRMA Sues to Stop 340B Pricing for Orphan Drugs
The pharmaceutical lobby has filed a lawsuit seeking to block implementation of a federal rule that allows healthcare providers that participate in the 340B drug discount program to buy orphan drugs at reduced prices if the drugs are used to treat non-orphan conditions or diseases.
The pharmaceutical lobby has filed a lawsuit seeking to block implementation of a federal rule that allows healthcare providers that participate in the 340B drug discount program to buy orphan drugs at reduced prices if the drugs are used to treat non-orphan conditions or diseases.
In the lawsuit filed Sept. 27 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Pharmaceutical and Research and Manufacturers of America alleges that the regulation is based on an erroneous reading of the statutory text and is outside the scope of HHS' rulemaking authority.
The Health Resources and Services Administration, which is part of HHS, released the final rule in July. It went into effect Tuesday.
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Source: Modern Healthcare
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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