Consumer costs rose a bit faster than expected in the month of January, but there’s a couple of asterisks to note before anyone freaks.
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February 13, 2024
A weird January inflation report
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The 340B program was created to help patients. Instead, it’s helping hospitals earn massive profits. The 340B Rebate Model Pilot uses rapid verification of existing data to prevent duplicate discounts, strengthening program transparency and efficiency. Urge HHS to implement the Rebate Model Pilot and ensure 340B functions as intended. Get the facts.
A viewer’s guide to Janet Yellen on the Hill
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be on Capitol Hill this week, starting this morning at 10 a.m. The Republican-led House Financial Services Committee will get the first crack at interrogating President Joe Biden’s top economic official at a time when the administration is touting positive new jobs and inflation data.
Another big inflation report
Deflation nation: Producer prices shrank in December
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The 340B program is supposed to help vulnerable patients—but without strong safeguards, it’s siphoning away funds that could be used for free and charitable medicine. The 340B Rebate Model Pilot improves program integrity, preventing duplicate discounts and strengthening accountability. Urge HHS to implement the pilot today. Learn why it matters.