SPONSORED CONTENT by Dr. LeeAnn Scheer, Caravan Health
Safety net facilities are celebrating the May 17 HRSA letters to six drug manufacturers affirming they must provide drugs to covered entities through their contract pharmacies at the 340B ceiling price. This decision will help these facilities, many of them rural, stretch this federal program
…SPONSORED CONTENT by Kristin Fox-Smith and William Wood, Visante
Those of us actively engaged in the 340B Program are well aware of the scores of issues faced by participating hospitals and it’s not surprising since they account for an exceptionally large percentage of all HRSA audits. But, what about other types
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By: Diana Sierra, MPH, VP, Contract Pharmacy Partnership & RVS Operations, Sentry Data Systems
For years, covered entities generated savings from the 340B program largely by contracting with retail pharmacies. Brick-and-mortar storefronts in their local communities, many of them trailblazing independent pharmacies, provided the most benefit for covered entities in the
…SPONSORED CONTENT by Ross Halsne
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for Covered Entities (CEs) to effectively manage their 340B pharmacy programs. Often times understaffed relative to the task of handling the myriad of challenges that come with managing a 340B program, they face a seemingly constant barrage of maneuvering and attacks aimed at reducing their 340B benefit. In response, many Covered Entities are evaluating new strategies to strengthen or reinvigorate
…There are several ways to enhance, boost, and optimize 340B savings. This white paper looks at how capturing referrals can benefit a covered entity’s 340B program savings and mission.
HRSA GUIDELINES REGARDING REFERRALS
According to HRSA guidelines, a covered entity may send a patient to an outside clinic not registered with 340B and consider
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Do you provide clinical care for patients living with or at risk of HIV? If so, you know how important it is to consider their needs beyond the clinic visit.
The patient journey is not linear. Social stigma, family issues, mental health challenges, financial hardship,
…Acentrus Specialty hosted its first Acentrus Specialty Conference on January 12-13, 2021, which brought together pharmacists, manufacturers, and suppliers to examine the challenges, opportunities, and best practices in advancing health system specialty pharmacy practice. A pharmacy paradigm shift is under way, as Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) are partnering to grow their specialty pharmacy operations.
“The conference highlighted the collaborative potential of our client network,” says George Zula,
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By Brandon Newman, Pharm.D., MMHC, Chief Operations Officer at CPS
Delivering an excellent customer experience is crucial for 340B covered entities seeking to differentiate their in-house specialty pharmacy services from those of external specialty pharmacies. As in other industries, providing great service will boost customer satisfaction and loyalty, leading not only to better clinical results but also to stronger financial growth.
At
…SPONSORED CONTENT by Jim Jorgenson, CEO, Visante
2020 was a year like no other! Dominated by challenges and uncertainty with the pandemic and the economy, and the political landscape overshadowing everything.
As always, and particularly in the face of rising challenges, we would like to thank our many clients for trusting us to support their organizations and to help them weather the storm as we head into what will
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