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Maine hospitals sue over Trump-era 340B drug program change, fearing budget strain and reduced care.
Maine hospitals, including St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, have joined a nationwide lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s shift in the 340B drug program from upfront discounts to a rebate system starting in January.
The hospitals argue the change, requiring complex new compliance within months, will strain already tight budgets, disrupt cash flow, and threaten care for low-income patients.
They warn the transition could jeopardize $250 million in annual savings for 26 Maine hospitals and undermine the program’s goal of expanding access to affordable medications.
The American Hospital Association and other health systems urge the court to block the rule, calling it harmful and poorly implemented.
The administration says the pilot improves accountability, but critics question its impact on vulnerable populations and hospital sustainability.
Los hospitales de Maine demandan por el cambio de programa de medicamentos 340B de la era Trump, por temor a la tensión presupuestaria y la atención reducida.