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The drugmaker looks to rein in how it gives discounts in a federal program designed to help hospitals that serve low-income and uninsured patients.

The 340B program requires that drugs are sold to the 340B hospitals and health systems at discounts up to 60% to allow access for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Dr. Kenneth Oh had just one question about a proposal for Columbia County to participate in a program offering county residents low-cost cards entitling them to discounts on selected dental ...

Healthy Rewards discounts already are available to Cigna members enrolled in its medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental programs.

Education Discounts American Nurses Association members can receive tuition discounts at affiliated universities with online or online/onsite hybrid programs.

The 340B program, named after its federal statute, lets eligible hospitals and clinics buy drugs at a discount and then bill insurance companies, Medicare, or Medicaid at market rates.