The President & CEO of a rural Vermont health system emphasizes the importance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program in enabling hospitals to provide affordable, high-quality health care to rural communities. The program allows hospitals to access prescription pharmaceuticals at a reduced price, helping them offer comprehensive services to low-income, senior, and medically vulnerable individuals. The majority of patients served by these hospitals are covered by underpaying government programs, putting financial strain on the hospitals. The 340B program also supports workforce development, specialty care services, and innovative health care offerings. Without the program, these hospitals would struggle to meet the complex care needs of their communities.
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340B Program Preserves, Improves Access to Rural Health Care
