Protect and Preserve 340B for Children’s Hospitals

The 340B program ensures access to care for children.
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Children’s hospitals bring together pediatric specialists, cutting-edge treatments, and family-centered services for the nation’s children. On average, more than half of their patients are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, which often reimburse below the cost of care. The 340B program helps close this gap and ensure children have access to lifesaving services.

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Learn about 340B eligibility, the program’s financial impact, and how children’s hospitals use savings to support critical services and community-based programs.

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