Eli Lilly has begun eliminating mandated price breaks to a few dozen hospitals that participate in a federal drug discount program after failing to receive comprehensive claims data.[1296821][1297709] The move comes as the company had warned earlier this month it would take such a step as part of a policy announced in January to reduce what it calls duplicate discounts paid to the hospitals.[1296821][1297709] Trade groups representing hospitals argue the move is unlawful and want Congress to intervene.[1296821][1297709]