Obscure drug discount program unleashes a full-fledged influence war at the State Capitol

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 959

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Hospitals and drug companies are engaged in an expensive influence battle at the State Capitol this year over an obscure provision known as 340B, with each side lining up an army of dark-suited lobbyists, and Big Pharma even spending on billboards in rural Minnesota, as well as TV and Instagram ads.

The high-priced battle is over a bill at the Legislature to strengthen and extend 340B, which lets hospitals that treat low-income patients buy …

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