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FTC report cites St. Louis-based Express Scripts, Inc. in new report examining the impact of pharmacy benefit managers on prescription drug costs

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan said this week that a new report released by her agency shows that three pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have “hiked costs” for a range of prescription medications.

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Jan 16, 2025

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In Missouri, 418 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Missouri registered 418 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

By Show-Me State Times | Jan 1, 2025

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Health Analyst: Drug discount program utilized by MO hospitals is ‘funneling money from hardworking Americans to hospital systems’

By Show-Me State Times reports | Dec 18, 2024

A government waste watchdog group said a federal drug discount program in which 84 Missouri hospitals participate is a “mess” and needs more oversight.

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Government Waste Watchdog: ‘We have to fix the mess’ in federal drug discount program in which 84 MO hospitals participate

By Show-Me State Times reports | Dec 15, 2024

A government waste watchdog group said a federal drug discount program in which 84 Missouri hospitals participate is a “mess” and needs more oversight.

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Watchdog Group: 340B Program fails low-income patients

By Show-Me State Times | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. taxpayer watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) has raised concerns about the 340B Drug Pricing Program, alleging that hospitals are exploiting the program to purchase medications at a discount while charging patients full...

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Urologists group urges ‘more transparent reporting and oversight’ of federal drug program utilized by 84 MO hospitals

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Dec 5, 2024

The Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) said the federal 340b drug discount program needs more “transparent reporting and oversight.”

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In Missouri, 383 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Show-Me State Times | Dec 1, 2024

Missouri registered 383 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Director of Patients Come First: 'Some hospitals are reselling and marking up discounted drugs to patients and insurance companies'

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 12, 2024

Concerns are growing about the federal 340B drug pricing program, originally designed to make medications affordable for low-income patients, as evidence suggests some large health systems are using it to generate profits. The 340B program, aimed at providing safety-net hospitals with significantly discounted drugs, has grown into the second-largest federal prescription drug initiative, surpassing Medicare Parts B and D.

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In Missouri, 383 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 1, 2024

Missouri registered 383 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Federal drug program reducing local revenue by $3.5 billion annually includes 69 Missouri hospitals

By Show-Me State Times reports | Oct 23, 2024

The federal 340B drug program is estimated to reduced state and local tax revenues by $3.5 billion annually, on top of reductions in federal tax revenue.

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In Missouri, 383 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Show-Me State Times | Sep 30, 2024

Missouri registered 383 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Alliance For Integrity & Reform: 'The need for 340B reform is clear' with 50% of Mo. hospitals not investing profits into patient care

By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 18, 2024

The authors of a March report that details profits earned by Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSHs) through the 340B Drug Pricing Program are calling for reform of the program after finding that up to 50% of these hospitals aren't investing savings earned through “significant discounts” on drugs into “charity care” for the low-income and uninsured patients that they serve.

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In Missouri, 382 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Show-Me State Times | Aug 31, 2024

Missouri registered 382 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Gov’t Spending Watchdog: Federal drug program serving MO hospitals benefits ‘special interests’ over patients

By Show-Me State Times reports | Aug 23, 2024

Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) said that hospitals and other “special interests,” rather than patients, are benefiting from a federal drug discount program in which up to 69 Missouri hospitals participate.

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In Missouri, 382 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Show-Me State Times | Jul 31, 2024

Missouri registered 382 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Patients Come First Missouri Executive Director on 340B Program bill: 'Doesn’t seem to do the job'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 17, 2024

Patients Come First’s Missouri Executive Director Connie Farrow believes that a new law to assist lower-income residents statewide in having access to discounted prescription drugs “doesn’t seem to do the job” her organization had been hoping for.

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In Missouri, 382 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 30, 2024

Missouri registered 382 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Rx drug spending up 19% through federal program that includes 69 Missouri hospitals

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Jun 19, 2024

Spending on prescription drugs purchased at participating health care providers through the federal 340b drug discount program increased 19% annually between 2010 and 2021.

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In Missouri, 382 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Show-Me State Times | May 31, 2024

Missouri registered 382 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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American Cancer Society Spokesperson: Missouri legislature ‘missed an opportunity to help’ cancer patients with out-of-pocket medical costs

By Show-Me State Times | May 22, 2024

A Missouri spokesperson for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) said the state legislature “missed an opportunity” to help her members by not passing legislation to ban “Copay Accumulator Adjustment Programs” (CAAPS).

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FTC report cites St. Louis-based Express Scripts, Inc. in new report examining the impact of pharmacy benefit managers on prescription drug costs

In Missouri, 418 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

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Health Analyst: Drug discount program utilized by MO hospitals is ‘funneling money from hardworking Americans to hospital systems’

Government Waste Watchdog: ‘We have to fix the mess’ in federal drug discount program in which 84 MO hospitals participate

Watchdog Group: 340B Program fails low-income patients

Urologists group urges ‘more transparent reporting and oversight’ of federal drug program utilized by 84 MO hospitals

In Missouri, 383 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Director of Patients Come First: 'Some hospitals are reselling and marking up discounted drugs to patients and insurance companies'

In Missouri, 383 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Federal drug program reducing local revenue by $3.5 billion annually includes 69 Missouri hospitals

In Missouri, 383 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Alliance For Integrity & Reform: 'The need for 340B reform is clear' with 50% of Mo. hospitals not investing profits into patient care

In Missouri, 382 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Gov’t Spending Watchdog: Federal drug program serving MO hospitals benefits ‘special interests’ over patients

In Missouri, 382 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Patients Come First Missouri Executive Director on 340B Program bill: 'Doesn’t seem to do the job'

In Missouri, 382 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Rx drug spending up 19% through federal program that includes 69 Missouri hospitals

In Missouri, 382 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

American Cancer Society Spokesperson: Missouri legislature ‘missed an opportunity to help’ cancer patients with out-of-pocket medical costs

National Payments Group: Hawley-backed credit card regs ‘anti-growth and dangerous for America’

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