Most Americans receive cancer treatment close to home, at community hospitals or in community oncologists’ offices. And based on patient satisfaction surveys, most Americans are very happy with the care they receive.
A federal judge has blocked the Health Resources and Services Administration from rolling out a pilot program that would reimburse safety net hospitals that get a discount on drugs through the 340B program via a rebate, as opposed to the status quo of up-front savings. The preliminary injunction was issued on Dec. 29, just a few days before the program was slated to begin on Jan 1.
