Shannon Young from The 340B Report detailed a new ACH 340B research brief that underscores the vital role the program plays in supporting rural healthcare infrastructure. Based on a survey of its large community health center members, ACH’s findings reveal that nearly a quarter of all 340B savings are reinvested directly into care for rural […]
Survey finds nearly one in four 340B dollars invested in rural care, helping keep health centers open and expand telehealth, mobile, and school-based services Washington, D.C. — A new research brief released today by Advocates for Community Health (ACH) finds that the majority of the nation’s largest community health centers rely on savings from the […]
A recent article in the 340B Report by William Newton highlights a major advocacy effort led by Advocates for Community Health (ACH) to protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program. More than 260 healthcare providers and advocacy groups signed a December 5th letter urging Congressional leaders to take legislative action to pause the implementation of the […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Advocates for Community Health (ACH) sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging legislative action to pause the rollout of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, which is set to take effect January 1, 2026. The letter was signed by ACH and 263 national, state, and local partner organizations. The 340B program […]
ACH organized a broad coalition of more than 200 national, state and local organizations urging Congress to pause implementation of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, warning that it would impose significant financial and administrative burdens on safety-net providers serving rural and underserved communities. Read the Comment Letter
The 340B Drug Pricing Program has been making health policy headlines in Washington. Much of the interest centers on potential program impacts as Congress considers radical changes to the 340B Program, which is a financial health policy key that enables our nation’s community health centers to keep their doors open. With this renewed attention comes […]
In this article from 340B Report, Shannon Young reports that 340B health center advocates, lauded the short-term spending bill’s funding for CHCs, but noted long-term funding concerns remain. Stephanie Krenrich, senior vice president of policy and government affairs for Advocates for Community Health, which represents large CHCs in 22 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto […]
In this statement for the record, ACH urged Congress to preserve the 340B Program’s essential role in supporting community health center services while advancing targeted reforms that strengthen transparency, accountability and patient access. ACH’s recommendations include protecting contract pharmacy arrangements, prohibiting insurer and PBM discrimination, requiring upfront manufacturer discounts and granting HRSA clear regulatory authority. […]
Nonprofit hospitals and health clinics are alarmed about a change that’s coming to federal drug purchasing discounts next year. They’ll have to pay up front and then get rebates — rather than direct price cuts — in a pilot with eight pharmaceutical companies, reports Maya Goldman at Axios. Between the lines: Community health centers are particularly concerned. […]
Five weeks into the lengthiest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, the healthcare system is mostly operating as usual but safety-net providers and others are feeling the squeeze, writes Bridget Early at Modern Healthcare. Community health centers have been able to draw down residual funding left over from a previous law, but nobody knows when […]
