In the ongoing debate over health care cost drivers, providers are drawing increased scrutiny. The Wall Street Journal editorial board spotlighted how the 340B drug discount program, designed to support low-income patients, has been stretched well beyond its intent—with hospitals able to claim discounts on prescriptions written by outside physicians and filled at contract pharmacies. Hospitals and pharmacies even hire firms to comb patient records and maximize these discounts.

Also this week, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich authored a column pointing to the 340B program as a key area for reform to ensure savings flow to patients, not hospital bottom lines. 9/25/2025