Oncologists Hopeful Congress Will Tackle PBMs, 340B, Stark Law, Drug Access

By Gabrielle Wanneh / February 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Community Oncology Alliance says to truly rectify systemic flaws in the health care system that impede timely access to quality cancer care, the 119th Congress must prioritize legislation to bolster oversight of the federal drug discount program, rein in consolidation practices between insurers and pharmacy benefit managers, and boost access to lower-cost generic and biosimilar treatments. The oncologist group also calls on lawmakers to let providers mail prescription drugs to patients rather than dispense them at the doctor’s office;...


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