Another Ripoff? Feds’ Program to Provide Needy with Prescriptions Becomes Moneymaker for Hospitals

Howard Dean calls for reform

Remember Howard Dean? Former Vermont Governor is calling for reform of Federal program that was supposed to help the poor obtain prescription medication, but instead is lining the pockets of hospitals. (Photos courtesy Photos Public Domain.)

By William S. Bike

A program enacted in 1992 to give poor and underserved populations better access to costly prescription drugs has turned into a multibillion-dollar moneymaker for hospital mega-chains.

The 340B drug discount program allows…