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Confidential Document Fleshes Out ASAP 340B’s Reform Objectives

In Federal, Pharma Industry, Providers1163 Views Tom Mirga
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PhRMA has written an eight-page document that elaborates on its principles for 340B program reform.

A confidential document composed by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in connection with its 340B program reform initiative with the National Association of Community Health Centers fleshes out a “coalition” vision of the 10-point reform plan that the two

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340B Hospitals Say Pharma’s Contract Pharmacy Policies Are Costing Them “Billions of Dollars”

In Pharma Industry, Providers, Research/Reports432 Views Tom Mirga
340b Health
340B Health says, "For just the first five of the 21 drug companies for which there is a full year of data post-restrictions, the 340B savings for hospitals decreased by an estimated $1.1 billion from 2020 to 2021."

Hospitals’ 340B savings for the first five of the 21 companies to impose conditions on 340B pricing when providers use contract pharmacies decreased by an estimated $1.1 billion from 2020 to 2021, hospital group 340B Health said in

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Four Best Practices for Running Mock Audits

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Important Steps To Ensure Compliance and Be Prepared When The Government Knocks on the Door

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With new leadership in Congress, the drumbeat for greater scrutiny of 340B will grow. To date, news outlets from The New York Times to The Wall Street Journal have quoted former government officials and pundits who’ve called for more oversight of the 340B

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Sean Dickson, Known for 340B Research, Takes Senior Post at Health Insurance Association

In Other Industry123 Views Tom Mirga
Sean Dickson
Sean Dickson, a drug policy expert who has published frequently cited research on 340B, has gone to work for the health insurance industry.

Sean Dickson, a drug policy expert who has published frequently cited research on the 340B program and advised both health care providers and drug manufacturers on 340B compliance, has gone to work for the health insurance industry.

Dickson,

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Texas House Bill Addresses Medicaid MCO Bias Against 340B Pharmacies

In Legislative, State148 Views Laura Gilcrest
Texas
A bill in Texas would stop Medicaid MCOs and their PBMs from paying less than what Texas Medicaid pays for 340B-obtained drugs.

A bill has been introduced in Texas to stop Medicaid managed care organizations and their pharmacy benefit managers from reimbursing pharmacies for 340B-acquired drugs at less than what Texas Medicaid pays for the same 340B drugs.

Texas House

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PhRMA Discusses Joint 340B Reform Deal with Health Centers in Interview; Hospital Groups Denounce Plan

In Federal, Legislative, Pharma Industry, Providers902 Views Tom Mirga
Nicole Longo
“There is no way for 340B to be fixed without everybody coming to the table,” PhRMA spokesperson Nicole Longo said in an interview with 340B Report.

The fallout continues from drug makers and health centers’ decision to work together to change the 340B program, with the drug industry giving its first interview about the deal to 340B Report on Friday and several hospital groups

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Connecticut Governor’s First of Its Kind Three-Pronged 340B Bill Passes Hurdle in Legislature

In Legislative, State516 Views Tom Mirga
Connecticut House
The Connecticut House might vote soon on a bill to require hospital reporting on 340B revenue, prohibit drug maker restrictions on 340B contract pharmacy use, and prohibit pharmacy benefit manager discrimination against 340B entities and pharmacies.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s novel bill to require hospital reporting on 340B revenue, prohibit drug maker restrictions on 340B contract pharmacy use, and prohibit pharmacy benefit manager discrimination against 340B entities and pharmacies has passed its first test

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How to Make the Most Out of the 340B Coalition Conference

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Headed to the 340B Coalition Winter Conference? Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck and walk away with ideas and contacts that will impact your mission. (155)
Tips for soaking it all in and finding partnerships that last

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It’s that time again: The 340B Coalition Winter Conference, known as the can’t-miss gathering of covered entities, health care providers, pharmacy and pharmacy service providers, drug manufacturers, government agencies, and other organizations dedicated to driving health equity for underserved populations via the 340B drug discount program, is just around the

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340B Registration for Second Quarter of 2023 Begins April 1, with COVID Public Health Emergency Set to Expire in May

In Federal, Regulatory154 Views Tom Mirga
Q2 340B registration
Q2 2023 registration for the 340B program starts April 1 and is expected to end April 17.

The second quarterly period this year for 340B registration of new covered entities, outpatient facilities, and contract pharmacies will begin Saturday, April 1, and is expected to end on Monday, April 17.

Normally, a quarterly 340B registration period

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