AHA-supported drug shortages bill introduced in House

Jan 16, 2024 - 04:01 PM
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Reps. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., and Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Jan. 12 introduced a of the Mapping America鈥檚 Pharmaceutical Supply Act, legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to update its and create a database to help predict vulnerabilities in the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain.

鈥淭he AHA appreciates the efforts of Representatives Matsui and Bucshon to address the chronic and increasing drug shortages hospitals, health systems and patients are facing across the country,鈥 said Lisa Kidder Hrobsky, AHA鈥檚 senior vice president, advocacy and political affairs. 鈥淭he AHA is proud to offer our strong support to this important bipartisan legislation that will strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain for health care providers and patients and improve access to high-quality care.鈥

AHA last year voiced support for the Senate bill (S. 2364), sponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., James Lankford, R-Okla., and Mike Braun, R-Ind.

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