On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the Senate HELP Committee held a hearing on the “Effective Administration of the 340B Drug Pricing Program”, featuring the testimony of only Captain Krista Pedley, Director of HRSA Office of Pharmacy Affairs. The theme of the hearing focused on HRSA’s oversight of the 340B program and the necessary data points needed to measure the program according to its Congressional intent.
Topics: 340B, Senate HELP
HHS Secretary, Alex Azar, appeared before the Senate HELP committee on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 to provide testimony regarding the details of the Trump Administration’s drug pricing blueprint. The hearing was more of a launching point to further the discussion on the topic of lowering drug costs. No definitive action plans were outlined, but a myriad of potential target areas were discussed.
Topics: 340B, Senate HELP
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing March 15, 2018, with witnesses from America's Essential Hospitals, Carolina Health Centers, Inc., American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. The committee asked pertinent questions regarding the purpose and transparency of the 340B drug discount program to the following individuals:
Topics: 340B, 340b compliance, Senate HELP