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Medicare Drug Rebate Rule Under Fire | US News
The Trump administration is pushing a bold new rule to slash Medicare spending by $1.1 billion next year by cracking down on hospitals in the 340B drug discount program — targeting those charging Medicare patients more than the discounted price. The move, aimed at curbing rising healthcare costs ahead of the election, would cut hospital reimbursements by 40% and could save seniors up to $800 annually on drug co-pays. But it’s a high-stakes gamble: while designed to protect patients, critics warn it could hurt hospitals’ ability to serve underserved communities and jeopardize jobs. This isn’t…
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