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Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet: 340B Drug Pricing Program Contract Pharmacy Arrangements

Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to health care organizations that care for patients in vulnerable communities. 
Advisory
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Trump Administration Issues Order on Drug Pricing

The White House April 15 released an executive order, “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First,” directing federal agencies to undertake a broad range of tasks aimed at reducing the costs of prescription drugs.
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White House issues executive order on drug pricing

The White House April 15 released an executive order directing federal agencies to undertake a broad range of tasks aimed at reducing the costs of prescription drugs.
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Commerce Department to investigate imports of pharmaceuticals, semiconductors

The Department of Commerce yesterday released notices announcing national security investigations on imports of
AHA Center for Health Innovation Market Scan
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RFID Solutions Attract Attention for Medication Inventory Management

More organizations are giving radio frequency identification (RFID) systems a second look to aid in medication management accuracy, safety and efficiency.
Letter/Comment
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AHA Urges Administration to Grant Exceptions for Tariffs for Medications and Medical Supplies

The AHA asks President Trump to consider granting exceptions to the current and proposed tariffs for medical devices and pharmaceuticals made in Mexico, Canada and China that are essential to the provision of safe, effective care in America's hospitals, clinics, and other settings.
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Senate introduces bill requiring price disclosures on ads for prescription drugs

Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Jan. 23 introduced the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act, legislation supported by the AHA that would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs. The bill would help ensure that consumers are able to make more informed decisions on prescription drugs.
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HHS announces next 15 drugs selected for price negotiations 

The Department of Health and Human Services Jan. 17 announced 15 Medicare Part D drugs selected for the latest round of price negotiations.
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Report: Prices for top Medicare Part D drugs nearly doubled since entering the market

Prices for the top 25 brand-name Medicare Part D drugs have increased by an average of 98% since entering the market, according to a report released Jan. 9 by the AARP Public Policy Institute.