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Fourth Circuit Upholds OIG Advisory Opinion Process

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On January 23, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejected a challenge to Advisory Opinion 22-19 (the “Advisory Opinion”) issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services,...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Fourth Circuit Upholds OIG’s Unfavorable Advisory Opinion on Patient Assistance Program

On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a federal district court’s ruling against the Pharmaceutical Coalition for Patient Access (“Coalition”), rejecting its challenge to an unfavorable...more

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Federal Judge Rejects Pharma Manufacturers’ Challenge to Negative OIG Advisory Opinion

A Virginia Federal Judge recently rejected a challenge to a negative Advisory Opinion issued by the Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) that disapproved of a proposal where certain...more

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Government Appeals Decisions in 340B Contract Pharmacy Litigation

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On December 28, 2021, the federal government submitted notices to appeal three federal district court decisions related to the use of contract pharmacies under the federal 340B drug pricing program. The appeals are the latest...more

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Legislation, Lawsuit Cloud Future of 340B Program Payment Rate Reductions

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The Situation: A Final Rule published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services carries a provision that reduces reimbursement for most 340B Program drugs dispensed by disproportionate share hospitals and rural referral...more

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