340B Dispute Resolution Process On Ice As Feuds Between Pharma, Providers, HHS Heat Up
Executive Summary
Biden Administration’s regulatory freeze suspends HHS action to appoint an administrative dispute resolution board for the 340B program. Good news for manufacturers?
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