As federal drug pricing program reforms lag, Va. senator’s bill seeks state-level solutions

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 1,214

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

After The New York Times reported in 2022 that a national hospital chain with roots in Virginia had taken advantage of a federal drug pricing program called 340B, federal lawmakers assembled a workgroup in 2023 to explore how they could both protect the program and ensure it isn’t abused.

But national solutions to the problem have yet to materialize, and some Virginia state lawmakers who are tired of waiting are taking matters into …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us