Local Health Care Protection Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Local Health Care Protection Act of 2026 creates an exception for certain hospitals in the drug discount program. Specifically, hospitals that don't meet a specific requirement for a disproportionate share adjustment percentage, but otherwise qualify as covered entities under the 340B program, will be considered covered entities for a period ending September 30, 2030. The bill also directs the Comptroller General to study the criteria used for determining covered entities and the impact of declining payments on critical services in rural areas.
Key provisions
- Creates an eligibility exception for hospitals not meeting a specific 340B requirement.
- Applies this exception from 2026 through September 30, 2030.
- Defines covered entities based on existing 340B program criteria.
- Requires a study by the Comptroller General on covered entity criteria.
- Directs the Comptroller General to assess the impact of declining payments on rural hospitals and essential services.
- Reviews proposals for payment adjustments under the Social Security Act.
- Analyzes the methodology for determining payment adjustments, including recent litigation.
- Examines the accuracy of disability determinations by the Social Security Administration.
Who is affected
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Patients receiving medications covered by the 340B program
- The Medicare program
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