Maine Hospital Association, others sue the federal government over changes to drug discount program

The Maine Hospital Association and other entities have filed a lawsuit against the federal government regarding modifications to a drug discount program. This specific program mandates that pharmaceutical companies provide certain outpatient medications at reduced prices. Simultaneously, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are conducting an audit of the Medicaid program in Maine. This federal investigation focuses on evaluating the state's current oversight mechanisms concerning fraud, waste, and abuse within the system.