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On the recordJune 16, 2026
The 340B program was created with good intentions to help vulnerable and underserved patients access care, but unfortunately, it has evolved into a massive, poorly supervised program with weak transparency and accountability safeguards.
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Diana Harshbarger
Republican · Tennessee

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Discussing the 340B Drug Pricing Program and healthcare fraud.

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