“PROTECT 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM”
340B Saves Lives
Chicago, Illinois, February 1, 2026– Groups of Illinois State-Wide Leaders, Legislators, Hospitals, Patients, Healthcare Employees and Friends will convene to advocate, raise awareness, shape policy discussions, and rally communities around the need to protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Millions of patients rely on the 340B Drug pricing Program across the United States. These programs enable providers like Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP), that serve vulnerable patient populations to access outpatient drugs at significantly lower cost, which helps improve overall patient care.
In 1992, Congress enacted the 340B program, requiring drug manufacturers to provide discounted outpatient drug to eligible community health centers. The program allows community health centers to pass these savings on to underserved population. (HRSA.gov)
Dr. Eleace Sawyers, CHP of Illinois President & CEO, highlighted the importance of 340B: “The ability to offer discounted medications through 340B is central to all health centers. Without it, many of our low-income and uninsured patients would have to choose between their health and other household expenses. 340B savings are critical for funding uncompensated care, ensuring patient access to affordable, life-saving medications, and improving the overall health of our communities. The program ensures that we can reach more eligible patients and provide more comprehensive services, which is a true game-changer for public health.”
Today the program is facing some challenges and your support is needed. One of many ways to save the 340B program is to join an advocacy group, advocating for legislation like the “PROTECT 340B Act”.
On February 1, 2026, come out and learn more about the program. Details below.
The 340B program “Saves Lives”, enabling healthcare providers to offer discounted medications, comprehensive primary preventative health services, enables low-income and uninsured patients to afford critical drugs like insulin, access care they otherwise couldn’t, help patient stay healthier, prevents costly hospitalizations through medication management and more.
Please join us on February 1, 2026, at the time and venue below
Date: February 1, 2026
Time: 2:00P.m.
Venue: 3401 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois, 60624
“Learn How Access to Discounted 340B Medication Promote Healthier Communities”
About CHP:
Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) is a 501 c 3not for profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), whose Mission is to expand on the delivery of high-quality health care for those that need it most.
We are a community-based Health Center that provides comprehensive, affordable primary care (medical, dental, behavioral health services) at a nominal fee, regardless of income or insurance status. We accept all major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party insurance plans.
