AHA urges en banc review of 4th Circuit’s West Virginia 340B contract pharmacy law decision

Summary: The American Hospital Association (AHA) is fighting to protect affordable medicine for low-income patients in West Virginia. A recent court ruling blocked a state law that forced drug companies to give discounts to local pharmacies. Now, the AHA is asking the full court to look at the case again. They argue this ruling hurts hospitals and the patients who rely on these essential drugs. Other states like Louisiana and Arkansas already have similar laws that were approved by courts.

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