BY JIM MARTIN, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR | The Hill Today there is much talk about the state of health care in America. Everything from repealing Obamacare to dealing with the opioid epidemic seems to be on everyone’s radars. But one thing that’s not being talked about is the proposed change to a vital drug pricing program that serves vulnerable populations. This … Read More
Keep fighting for drug discounts
Letter from Bob Chapman, MD, head of Hematology and Medical Oncology division Henry Ford Hospital | The Detroit News It was disappointing to read Stephen Rapundalo’s op-ed (“Fix drug discount program,” Nov. 27) which mischaracterizes the 340B drug discount program and falsely claims the program no longer works as intended. The 340B program works by requiring drug companies to extend … Read More
No, health costs aren’t rising because of drug discount programs
BY TED SLAFSKY, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR | The Hill Why would a group that claims to hate government waste want to tear down a small federal health-care program that saves taxpayers money? We should first start by following the money. In The Hill, the group Citizens Against Government Waste tore into the tiny 340B drug discount program, claiming it’s a reason why health … Read More
Guest column: Walden needs to support drug pricing program
BY CAROL ORR | The Bulletin – Serving Central Oregon The state of Oregon seems to have hit the big-time over the last several years. The Oregon Ducks are stars on the national collegiate stage, and popular shows like “Portlandia” have brought attention to our major city. But, outside of our urban centers, there are thousands of rural Oregonians who … Read More
Setting the record straight on drug discounts
By Ted Slafsky, Dec. 11, 2017 | TribTalk.org We recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, signed into law by then-President George H.W. Bush. With strong bipartisan support, the law requires drug companies to discount their prices when they sell to clinics, hospitals and health centers that care for large numbers of low-income and rural patients. Since that … Read More