340B Program Enrollment Led to More Oncology Services at Rural Hospitals

Summarizes a study that investigated oncology services at rural hospitals that did and did not enroll in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Using American Hospital Association data, researchers assessed 563 rural hospitals and found that hospitals that participated increased their oncology services. Other markers for adding oncology services include county insurance rates, state Medicaid expansion, county median household income, and more.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news