"The 340B program is needed now more than ever."
"opening statement"
"I support the intent of the program, but I do believe that more transparency and accountability is required."
"Congress created the 340B drug discount program 25 years ago to help safety net providers leverage their scarce resources to serve more people, especially people in low-income and vulnerable areas."
"Thanks to this program, providers across the country have been able to purchase discounted pharmaceuticals and expand and improve their services."
"I have been an ardent supporter of the 340B program."
"But we also can stipulate that we need to make sure that our oversight remains robust."
"I just really want to commend all of your states for leaning in, for moving forward on this, and for trying to find robust solutions."
"this crisis is really devastating America, as all of us on the dais have seen it play out in our communities, urban and rural alike."
"It's called medically assisted treatment, and you're right, counseling has to be an important part of that."
"So I wonder if you can just tell me, quite briefly, how Medicaid funds are helping Rhode Island fight this epidemic?"