Statement on 340B Court Decision from AHA, AAMC and America's Essential Hospitals

Statement on 340B Court Decision from AHA, Association of American Medical Colleges and America's Essential Hospitals 

WASHINGTON (December 28, 2018) –  America’s 340B hospitals are immeasurably pleased with the ruling that the Department of Health and Human Services unlawfully cut 2018 payment rates for certain outpatient drugs.

The court’s carefully reasoned decision will allow hospitals and health systems in the 340B Drug Pricing Program to serve their vulnerable patients and communities without being hampered by deep cuts to the program.

For more than 25 years, the 340B program has helped hospitals stretch scarce federal resources to reach more patients and provide more comprehensive services—this was Congress’ clear intent for the program. The court’s ruling will help ensure 340B can continue supporting access to affordable health care for our most vulnerable communities. To read the opinion visit here.

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Media Contacts:

Marie Johnson
AHA Media Relations Office
mjohnson@aha.org

John Buarotti
AAMC
jbuarotti@aamc.org
202-828-3632

Carl Graziano
America’s Essential Hospitals
cgraziano@essentialhospitals.org
202-585-0102