340B Report

AHA Warns of ‘Adverse Impact’ from Lack of 340B Provisions in New MA Rule

January 11, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 340B Report Views

AHA's Ashley Thompson wrote that a proposed Medicare Advantage payment rule could have “double the adverse impact” on 340B hospitals.

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Key GOP House Member Active on 340B Matters to Retire

January 9, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 340B Report Views

Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), who has led high-profile 340B-related legislation, will retire at the end of this Congress.

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Nebraska Bill Introduced to Protect 340B Contract Pharmacy Arrangements

January 9, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 340B Report Views

Portrait of Nebraska state Senator Brian Hardin

Nebraska state Senator Brian Hardin has introduced legislation to protect 340B contract pharmacy arrangements.

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Visante’s Top 10 Issues Facing Health System Pharmacy for 2024

January 9, 2024 Sponsored Content 340B Report Views

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Health System Pays $7.25 Million in Settlement of 340B-Involved Kickback Allegations, without Liability Findings

January 9, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 340B Report Views

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare building

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and the federal government have settled a 340B-related False Claims Act suit against the system.

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2024 340B Contract Pharmacy Outlook: Expect More State Than Federal Action, Say Attorneys and Lobbyists

January 9, 2024 William Newton, Editor-in-Chief 340B Report Views

US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals building

A decision upholding Arkansas' state contract pharmacy law from the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals could cause more states to push similar laws, attorneys and lobbyists said.

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Novo Says Arkansas Agreement ‘Preserves It’s Position’; More Manufacturer Deals in the Works

January 5, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 340B Report Views

Arkansas Insurance Department office sign

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

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Federal Government Passes on Appealing Key Patient Definition Ruling

January 5, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 340B Report Views

Genesis Health care facility and signage

The Biden administration will not appeal a high-profile November federal court ruling on the 340B patient definition.

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Two 340B Terminations, Two Paybacks to Manufacturers in Latest Provider Audit Findings

January 5, 2024 Rich Daly, Editor in Chief 340B Report Views

Federal auditors determined terminations from the 340B program were required for either covered entity sites or a contract pharmacy of two more 340B providers.

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