Taxpayers Protection Alliance Executive Director Ross Marchand Discusses the Flaws of the 340B Drug Pricing Program — Health Policy Podcast

Published January 21, 2026 · Featuring Ross Marchand of Taxpayers Protection Alliance

Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discusses the flaws of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its impact on taxpayers and pat

Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discusses the flaws of the 340B Drug Pricing Program in the latest episode of the Health Policy Podcast. The conversation focuses on drug pricing programs, healthcare regulation, and government intervention in the healthcare sector.

WASHINGTON — May 25, 2026 — Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, appeared on the Health Policy Podcast to discuss the shortcomings of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The episode delves into the program's intended purpose, its current misuse, and the broader implications of government intervention in healthcare.

Marchand emphasized that the 340B program, designed to provide hospitals with discounted drugs, is being abused. Instead of passing savings to patients, hospitals are charging full prices and pocketing the difference. "What has actually been happening with the 340B program is it's being abused," he said. The result is a system where taxpayers and patients bear the financial burden while healthcare entities profit.

The episode highlights the need for reform in a system that Marchand describes as "beyond repair." He stated, "If a program is beyond repair, that is the only solution at the end of the day." He argues that increasing competition and reducing government intervention could lead to better healthcare outcomes. Marchand noted that "whenever you have these complicated laws and these outta control regulations, everyone loses," underscoring the necessity for a reevaluation of current healthcare policies.

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for taxpayer interests and promoting accountability in government spending.

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About the Guest

Ross Marchand — Executive Director

Ross Marchand is Executive Director of TPA. Ross is an alumnus of the Mercatus Center MA Fellowship at George Mason University and a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. He has worked on a variety of legal matters, including the Alaska-Hawaiian airline merger and the United States Postal Service v. Konan Supreme Court case. He has also authored policy briefs on a variety of issues, including multiple analyses on the legal and policy issues facing the Food and Drug Administration. His work has appeared in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Forbes, The Denver Post, and the Washington Examiner.

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