HR 44 makes rural emergency hospitals eligible for discounted 340B prescription drugs

Original title: Rural 340B Access Act of 2025

Last action · January 3, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Sponsors: Jack Bergman and 6 others

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What This Bill Would Do

HR 44 allows qualifying s to purchase outpatient drugs at discounted prices by including them as covered entities in the 340B drug pricing program. The bill applies to rural emergency hospitals that are government-owned, possess governmental powers granted by a government unit, or are private non-profits with a contract to serve low-income individuals without Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Why it matters

s gain access to federal drug discounts that lower outpatient medication acquisition costs, affecting facilities that provide emergency and observation care without exceeding a 24-hour average patient stay.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

rural emergency hospitals

Qualifying rural emergency hospitals become eligible to purchase outpatient drugs from manufacturers at discounted prices through the 340B program.

Directly affected

low-income individuals not entitled to Medicare or state plan assistance

Private non-profit rural emergency hospitals serving these individuals must maintain a contract with a state or local government to provide their health care services to qualify.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals become eligible for 340B drug discounts under this bill?

Qualifying s that are government-owned, hold governmental powers granted by a government unit, or are non-profits contracted to serve low-income individuals without Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

What federal program does this bill modify?

It modifies the 340B drug pricing program established under title III of the Public Health Service Act.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jan 3, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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