Cyrus Winnett is the Chief Public Affairs Officer for the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, Christina Carney is the CEO of Shawnee Health Care. They joined WXAN to discuss the 340B program that helps give discounts to rural low income patients on their prescription drugs. The 340B program is being hobbled by changes implemented by the Pharmaceutical Industry. They are advocating for the Pharmacy Protection Act, Senate Bill 2385 and Illinois House Bill 3350, which would prohibit pharmacies from restricting participation in the 340B program.
