Burgess Says 340B Hearing 'Teed Up' As House Committee Probes Issue

House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee Chair Mike Burgess (R-TX) said the committee has “teed up” a hearing on the 340B drug discount program, and a committee spokesperson said lawmakers are waiting for the Health Resources and Services Administration to respond to their questions about the program before deciding next steps. A possible hearing could also tie into the drug-pricing debate: In response to Democrats' calls for an E&C hearing on rising drug prices, GOP committee staff point to the...