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2 weeks ago

Washington hearing exposes sharp split over 340B expansion and reporting in SSB 5981 The House Appropriations Committee heard hours of technical briefings and sharply divided testimony on SSB 5981, which would expand reporting and fee authority tied to the federal 340B drug discount program. Safety‑net providers urged transparency to protect vulnerable patients; manufacturers and employers warned of lost rebates, higher costs and federal preemption risk.

Washington's House Appropriations Committee faces a fierce showdown over SSB 5981, with safety-net providers advocating for patient access while industry giants warn of rising costs and legal risks.

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