The <scp>340B</scp> Drug Pricing Program, Hospital Prices, and Competition in Commercial Markets

Hospital 340B eligibility reduced commercial drug prices only in competitive markets. These findings suggest that market competition is critical for ensuring that policy-driven hospital cost savings are shared with payers and patients.

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Health Services Research
Published
2026-02-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.70085
Primary Topic
Healthcare Policy and Management
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The 340B Drug Pricing Program, Hospital Prices, and Competition in Commercial Markets

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Abstract

Hospital 340B eligibility reduced commercial drug prices only in competitive markets. These findings suggest that market competition is critical for ensuring that policy-driven hospital cost savings are shared with payers and patients.

Health Services ResearchVol. 61(1)
Brigham and Women's Hospital (US), Harvard University (US), American Health Care Association (US), Population Council (US), New York University (US)
Arnold Ventures, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
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