Part 1: “I Don’t Want to Go Through This Nightmare”: Frustrations Grow Over Significant Delays in Restoration of 340B Pricing for Contract Pharmacy Purchases

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A Special Report From 340B Report:
A two-part series on the growing frustrations safety net providers face in restoring access to 340B pricing in the contract pharmacy setting. Part 1 provides important background on the challenges that covered entities face and

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Biden Administration Kills Trump-era Rules Casting Doubt on HHS Guidance and Enforcement Actions

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The Biden administration repealed Trump-era rules that it said hindered HHS from issuing guidance and bringing enforcement actions.

The Biden administration yesterday repealed Trump administration final rules that it said hindered the U.S. Health and Human Services Department’s (HHS) ability “to issue guidance, bring enforcement actions, and take other appropriate actions that advance the department’s mission.”

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Hospital Groups Cheer, Private Cancer Docs Deplore CMS’s Decision to End Deep Cut in 340B Hospitals’ Drug Payments

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340B hospitals are happy that CMS has decided to end a deep cut in the hospitals' Medicare drug reimbursement. Private oncology practices call the decision "“an outrageous dereliction of duty."

Groups that represent 340B hospitals praised the Biden administration’s decision Friday to end a deep cut in the hospitals’ Medicare Part B drug reimbursement in place since 2018. They urged the government to swiftly make 340B hospitals whole for their

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HRSA’s 340B Program Website Gets a New Look

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HRSA refreshed its 340B drug pricing program website last week, the first major change in the site's appearance in about four years.

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA), the unit within the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) that runs the 340B drug discount program, refreshed the OPA site late last week. This is the

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Breaking News

In Big Win For 340B Hospitals, CMS Will Reverse Massive Drug Reimbursement Cut for 2023 and Seeks Input on Potential Remedies for Prior Years

340B provider groups strongly criticized the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ draft guidance for Medicare drug price negotiations.

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “fully anticipate[s]” applying a Medicare Part B reimbursement rate next year of average sales price ASP plus 6% to drugs and biologicals purchased through the 340B program, CMS announced late this afternoon.

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HHS Warns Pharmacies Not to Turn Away Women Requesting Abortion Medication

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HHS issued guidance to retail pharmacies about their legal duty to fill prescriptions for drugs that can end or prevent pregnancy.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance to retail pharmacies yesterday about their “unique role … in ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive health care services”—including filling prescriptions for drugs that can end or prevent pregnancy.

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340B Hospital Annual Recertification Begins Aug. 27

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Annual recertification of 340B eligibility for hospitals starts Aug. 24 and ends Sept. 19.

Hospitals enrolled in the 340B program will have to recertify their eligibility for reduced 340B drug pricing this year between Aug. 24 and Sept. 19, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration says.

340B covered entities must annually recertify their

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100 Congressional Democrats Urge HHS to Use Existing Power to Lower Drug Prices

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Congressional Democrats want HHS to use march-in rights and other existing authority to lower drug prices.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services should swiftly use its existing statutory authority—including forcing drug patent owners to license their products to others—to lower drug prices, 100 Democratic members of Congress urged HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra late last

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Lilly Announces Fourth Round of Refunds for 340B Overcharges in 2019

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Lilly for the fourth time this year has announced refunds for overcharges on 340B-purchased drugs during 2019.

For the fourth time this year, drug manufacturer Lilly has announced refunds for overcharges on 340B-purchased drugs during 2019.

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) posted the notice, dated May 27, on the Office of Pharmacy Affairs website

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As UCB Reviews HRSA’s 340B Enforcement Letter, Grassley Presses OIG for Answers

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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), after meeting with 340B hospital employees in his home state, tweeted that he needs answers about drug company 340B violations and actions HHS may take.

Drug manufacturer UCB says it is reviewing Monday’s letter from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration telling the company its restrictions on 340B pricing to covered entities that use contract pharmacies break federal law and must end immediately.

“At

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