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The Rural 340B Access Act of 2024 Introduced in the U.S. House [1]

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Date: 2024-06 

*This article was updated May 14 to accurately reflect current 340B eligibility requirements.

The bipartisan Rural 340B Access Act of 2024 was introduced April 29 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Introduced by Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06), the legislation aims to enhance the Rural Emergency (REH) designation and ensure the continued operation of emergency department in rural areas through the expansion of 340B eligibility.

The Rural 340B Access Act addresses a previous oversight by Congress during the designation process, which excluded REHs from eligibility for the 340B drug discount program. This program is crucial for rural providers, including 20 hospitals in district 1 in Michigan.

The National Rural Health Association, the American Hospital Association and the MHA support this legislation.

Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.

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[1] Url: https://www.mha.org/newsroom/the-rural-340b-access-act-of-2024-introduced-in-the-u-s-house/

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