![Greene Pharmacy in Steele, Missouri, population 2,000, gets some of its drugs from the Pemiscot County hospital through the 340B program.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/47016/greenepharmacy__medium.jpg)
Trump Administration Moves To Alter Drug Discount Program That Many Rural Hospitals Rely On
A drug discount program has become a financial lifeline for rural hospitals like Pemiscot County, nearly a third of which are struggling to keep their doors open. Now, a pending rule change may scale it back dramatically. It’s yet another hurdle for rural communities fighting to keep their healthcare local.