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Help Strengthen Illinois Healthcare: 340B Hospitals Benefit Communities Through Financial Assistance And Essential Services

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Hospitals participating in the federal 340B program benefit patients and communities in numerous ways—from financial assistance and charity care to new services that enhance care for low-income residents. Illinois’ 100 340B hospitals contributed to $8 billion in community benefits last year.

Illinois hospitals are having a positive impact on individual lives and the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Our state’s hospitals take their role seriously. They’re working to ensure all Illinoisans have access to care so they can achieve optimal health, no matter their income level.

The 340B drug discount program requires drugmakers to sell drugs at a discount to healthcare organizations, including many hospitals. Yet Big Pharma in 2020 decided to change the rules. Since then, drugmakers have been limiting access to 340B drug discounts. As a result, hospitals that are themselves struggling financially are less able to pass medication discounts to their patients. Hospitals are also facing tough decisions on keeping programs made possible by 340B.

Communities win when local hospitals are strong. Pass the Illinois Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act (HB 2371 SA 2) to strengthen Illinois healthcare. HB 2371 SA 2 will safeguard the 340B program and protect patient access to affordable care. Learn more.

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Wednesday, Oct 22, 25 @ 9:00 am

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