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Trump Admin Targets Hospital Drug Markups | Philadelphia News
The Trump administration is pushing a bold new rule to slash hospital drug markups for Medicare patients, aiming to save $1.1 billion next year by capping payments to 340B hospitals at a 33.4% discount off average sales prices. While the move touts affordability gains—potentially $800/year off co-pays for beneficiaries—it’s sparking fierce pushback from the American Hospital Association, warning of financial strain and service cuts. The 340B program, designed to stretch resources for underserved patients, has long been a flashpoint between hospitals and drugmakers. This isn’t the first time…
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