21st Century Cures Bill Moves Without 340B Reforms, More Debate Likely

Safety net hospitals and some lawmakers are pleased the House Energy & Commerce Committee opted not to include 340B reforms in its 21 st Century Cures bill after some hospitals said changes to the drug discount program would have been a rushed addition to the legislation. Both industry stakeholders and lawmakers signaled they hope to continue discussions on the issue. Stephanie Trunk, an attorney with Arent Fox, said that while the Cures bill might not have been the right vehicle...