Department Releases White Paper on Preventing Drug Shortages; Policy Proposals Include Manufacturer Resiliency Assessment and Hospital Resilient Supply Programs

Department Releases White Paper on Preventing Drug Shortages; Policy Proposals Include Manufacturer Resiliency Assessment and Hospital Resilient Supply Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a comprehensive white paper aimed at addressing the persistent issue of drug shortages within the nation’s health care system (press release). The paper not only outlines the steps already taken by HHS to mitigate shortages but also proposes additional policy solutions for consideration by policymakers. The white paper underscores the critical importance of ensuring… (Colocho, April 2, 2024) #Costs, #Drug Pricing, #Generic Drugs, #Hospitals, #Medical Devices, #Pharmacy Benefit Managers, #Prevention, #Public Health, #Transparency