Congressional Black Caucus Defends 340B Hospitals

By John Wilkerson / April 27, 2018 at 10:48 AM
The Congressional Black Caucus is throwing its support behind 340B hospitals and health clinics, coming as Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) plans to introduce a 340B hospital-backed bill that would require audit parity between 340B hospitals and drug makers. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, said Thursday the 340B program has helped the communities he represents. He said he is “shocked” the program is under attack and vowed to use any tactics necessary to defend it...


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