In this episode, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky joins Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton in breaking down the latest in 340B news, including a Maine federal judge's ruling that halted the government's 340B rebate model pilot rollout—and subsequent appeals court actions. They also discuss what 340B stakeholders can expect from statehouses and Congress on the legislative front in 2026.
Key Topics Covered:
Rebate Pilot Paused
Shannon, Will and Ted provide an overview of the American Hospital Association's lawsuit challenging the Department of Health and Human Services and Health Resources Administration's 340B rebate model pilot program, which was set to begin on Jan. 1. Shannon breaks down the Dec. 19 oral arguments held in Portland, Maine, that she covered, while Will discusses the judge's decision to temporarily halt the program and the government's efforts to appeal the ruling. Ted offers perspectives on how the litigation could unfold in the coming months and its implications.
Actions in Another 340B Rebate Case
Will provides an update on separate 340B rebate-related litigation before a Washington, D.C. federal appeals court. He explains why this case, which deals with broader legal questions about statutory authority over 340B rebates, is different from the hospital lawsuit in Maine, which is an administrative law case dealing specifically with the government's 340B rebate pilot.
2026 Legislative Agenda
Shannon discusses what 340B stakeholders can expect to see on Capitol Hill in 2026, including U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie's (R-Ky.) recent comments about prescription drug policy reforms at an early January GOP retreat. Will breaks down the latest 340B legislative activity in multiple statehouses, including the first contract pharmacy access bills of 2026 in Washington and Florida, as well as the growing number of provider reporting bills expected in the coming year.
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