Month: September 2023

California Legislature Passes 27th State Restriction on PBM 340B Discrimination

September 12, 2023 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

The California Senate recently cleared a bill that would make it the 27th state with a law protecting against PBM discriminatory reimbursement to 340B entities.

The California Senate recently cleared a bill to bar pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) alleged discrimination against 340B covered entities and [...]

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Arkansas Can Enforce 340B Contract Pharmacy Law, State Attorney Tells Appeals Court

September 12, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

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The Arkansas Insurance Department will imminently enforce a state 340B contract pharmacy law following a key federal appeals court decision.

An attorney for the state of Arkansas recently told a federal appeals court that the state will enforce its 340B [...]

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Merck Offering Refunds to 340B Covered Entities

September 12, 2023 Tom Mirga, Editor at Large Views

Merck is the first drug manufacturer to announce it is issuing refunds to 340B providers in 2024.

Drug manufacturer Merck recently announced that it owes refunds to 340B covered entities for purchases of 17 products during the [...]

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340B INDUSTRY LEADER SPOTLIGHT

Steve Kuperberg, Partner, Feldesman Leifer LLP

September 12, 2023 Diane Slafsky Views

Steve Kuperberg

Q: Where did you grow up?

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Q: Where did you go to college/graduate school?

University of Michigan

Q: What are your favorites?

Food: Homemade apple pie

Movie: Lord of the Rings

Musicians: Sarah Jarosz, Brandi Carlile, Indigo Girls

Destination: Israel

Q: What do you like to do outside of work?

Cycling, hiking, singing &

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Coming Major GOP Healthcare Package Includes 340B Medicaid Provisions

September 8, 2023 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

The House Appropriations Committee approved the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act on July 10.

Republican House leaders were expected introduce—as soon as Sept. 8—and quickly advance a combined package of healthcare bills that includes [...]

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Sources Cited in Drugmakers’ Brief Question Accuracy in High-Profile 340B Patient Definition Case

September 8, 2023 Tom Mirga, Editor at Large Views

Genesis Health Care successfully challenged HRSA's 340B patient definition in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

Inaccurate points were ascribed to 340B advisers and service providers in a recent legal filing by four drugmakers as part [...]

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Connect and Learn at the 340B Grantees Fall Conference

September 8, 2023 Sponsored Content Views

October 2-4, 2023 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand, St Louis, MO

Appeals Court Decision May Threaten Some State Health Plan Regulations, 340B Protections

September 8, 2023 William Newton, Associate Editor/Senior Writer Views

A federal appeals court struck down parts of an Oklahoma PBM law, which could create a legal gray area for certain 340B protections.

A federal appeals court decision striking down parts of an Oklahoma pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) law could jeopardize state laws [...]

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Janssen Issuing Refunds for 340B Overcharges

September 8, 2023 Tom Mirga, Editor at Large Views

Janssen Biotech is paying refunds for overcharges on certain 340B drugs purchased in the third quarter of 2020.

Drug manufacturer Janssen Biotech recently determined that it owes or may owe refunds to some 340B covered entities. The refunds [...]

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HRSA Allows Immediate 340B Enrollment in Florida Due to Hurricane

September 8, 2023 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief Views

HRSA updated 340B enrollment eligibility guidelines in Florida in response to a public health emergency for Hurricane Idalia.

Eligible covered entities in Florida may enroll in the 340B program immediately rather than having to wait for the next [...]

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