Spring Cleaning of Your 340B Program

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As we welcome the fresh energy of spring, now is the perfect time for 340B covered entities to conduct a thorough review and update of their 340B program. Ensuring your program’s compliance and efficiency is akin to spring cleaning—tidying up, organizing, and preparing for the year ahead. Below, we outline essential steps and checks to maintain the excellence of your 340B program as we transition to this new season.

1. Review Your State’s Medicaid Website for New BIN/PCN/Group Updates

It’s essential to regularly check the Medicaid website for your carve-in states, looking for any updates related to Billing Identifier Number (BIN), Processor Control Number (PCN), and group numbers. These details are crucial for accurately processing pharmacy claims and securing appropriate 340B discounts. Often, at the beginning of the year, Medicaid agencies will update their websites with the latest BIN/PCN/Group numbers based on recent contracting information with Medicaid Managed Care organizations.

2. Fiscal Year-End Specific Checks

For

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Reflecting on Winter Coalition 2024

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Last week, the 340B community gathered in the sun-soaked city of San Diego to gain insights, exchange best practices, and navigate the evolving complexities surrounding the program. Whether you missed the 340B Coalition winter event altogether or are seeking a recap to share with your team, this article aims to highlight the pivotal developments and discussions that took place, poised to shape the landscape of 340B in the months ahead.

Genesis Healthcare v. Becerra: Unpacking the Implications

Likely the most anticipated and highly attended session of the conference, the 340B Coalition kicked off the Winter Coalition with a panel discussion focused on implications of the recent court ruling, Genesis Healthcare v. Becerra. In November 2023, a South Carolina District Court ruled against HRSA, noting that nothing in the 340B statute or regulations supported HRSA’s interpretation that a 340B prescription had to originate from care at the covered entity. This decision has been

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Expert Tip From Alinea Group

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TIP: When it comes to duplicate discount prevention, don’t assume that all 340B drugs are billed to Medicaid using the same NPI. Routine

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340B INDUSTRY LEADER SPOTLIGHT

Jamila (“Jam”) Seibel, Director, Alinea Group

Jam Seibel

Q: Where did you grow up?

Clifton Park, New York, a small suburb upstate, between Albany and Saratoga Springs, NY.

Q: Where did you go to college?

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340B INDUSTRY LEADER SPOTLIGHT

Shrujal Patel, Managing Partner, The Alinea Group

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Shrujal Patel, Managing Partner, The Alinea Group
Shrujal Patel

Q: Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Westbury, NY, a small town in Long Island about 20 miles east of New York City.

Q: Where

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340B INDUSTRY LEADER SPOTLIGHT

Keith Chop, Managing Partner, The Alinea Group

Keith Chop

Q: Where did you grow up?

The Hawkeye State!  The one and only Sioux City, Iowa.

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

The University

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