HHS Doesn't Like Poor People

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A federal judge has sided with hospitals in the ongoing battle over cuts to 340B drug discount payments, saying the Department of Health and Human Services’ rule slashing money to the program overstepped the agency's authority.

District Judge Rudolph Contreras from the District of Columbia has issued an injunction (PDF) on the final rule, as requested by the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges and America’s Essential Hospitals.

Contreras also denied HHS’ request for the hospital groups' ongoing litigation against the 340B payment cuts to be dismissed.

Hospital groups have warned that the cuts could substantially hurt their bottom lines, especially for providers with large populations of low-income patients. Higher cost for drugs in 340B could also lead to access problems for these patients.

Federal judge says HHS overstepped authority in cutting 340B payments | FierceHealthcare
 
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