Continuation of the 340B Program

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Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight the positive accomplishments and ongoing challenges facing healthcare providers in rural and remote parts of our country, especially in places like Michigan's First District, my home.

Last week marked the 30th anniversary of the 340B Federal drug pricing program, which provides discounted pharmaceutical products to providers that care for a disproportionate share of uninsured and at- risk patients.

In my district alone, we have 20 340B hospitals providing care for our most vulnerable patient populations and ensuring our rural and remote communities receive the best possible care available.

This program has been a critical component of healthcare for so many Michiganders, and I hope to work with my colleagues to ensure its continued success, especially as it faces new challenges that could threaten its efficacy in the future.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, reliable access to care, along with the availability of prescription drugs and specialist medical treatments, is more important than ever.

Our rural and remote providers will continue to do everything in their power to provide top-of-the-line care to our patients. In turn, Congress must continue to address those rural health priorities.

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