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CHA submitted comments to the bicameral request for information (RFI) on drug shortages. Our response calls on Congress to prioritize the unique health care needs of children when strengthening and stabilizing the nation’s supply chain to forestall shortages.
We emphasize that efforts to address drug shortages throughout government must be aligned, coordinated, strengthened and adequately funded to specifically support the needs of pediatric patients.
A recent assessment showed children’s hospitals participating in the federal drug pricing discount program save hundreds of millions annually — and invest even more into their communities.
The 340B program ensures access to care for children.
The federal program allows hospitals that treat large numbers of low-income patients to purchase outpatient drugs at lower prices.
