Potential ACA Reform Sets the Tone at National 340B Conference
The 13th Annual 340B Coalition Winter Conference was held in San Francisco, CA the first week of February. “The City” known for its landmarks, spirited culture, and some of the best restaurants in the world, welcomed over 1,400 health care and business professionals from across the nation.
The Hudson Headwaters 340B Pharmacy Services Team was in attendance to learn more on audit findings, on-going compliance challenges and solutions, and new federal and state Medicaid policies, while also interacting with current and prospective clients at our booth.
Compliance was again the main concern of session speakers and those who visited our booth, however, the uncertainty surrounding …show more content…
It will be important for covered entities to adhere to the current regulatory requirements; monitor HRSA, OPA, and Apexus announcements, and continue to exhibit adequate program oversight. HRSA announced a partnership with the Bizzell Group in November, who is expected to complete 200-300 340B program audits in 2017.
As some elected representatives have vocalized that they believe the 340B program has grown beyond its original intent, we will continue to closely monitor 340B program developments. This opinion on 340B may conflict with that of the new administration, who has praised mechanisms that would result in lower drug prices. As a 340B Covered Entity and Third Party Administrator, our goal is to collaboratively protect the integrity of the program through preparation for potential program reform and, as always, we aim to be a continued resource to our clients and other 340B stakeholders.
Concerned about the future of 340B? Interested in protecting program integrity? Reach out to learn more about our services and how Hudson Headwaters 340B Pharmacy Services can help you meet your goals. Give us a call (855-835-340B) or send an email (340Bsolutions@hhhn.org). We’re in this together, so let’s do it
The 13th Annual 340B Coalition Winter Conference was held in San Francisco, CA the first week of February. “The City” known for its landmarks, spirited culture, and some of the best restaurants in the world, welcomed over 1,400 health care and business professionals from across the nation.
The Hudson Headwaters 340B Pharmacy Services Team was in attendance to learn more on audit findings, on-going compliance challenges and solutions, and new federal and state Medicaid policies, while also interacting with current and prospective clients at our booth.
Compliance was again the main concern of session speakers and those who visited our booth, however, the uncertainty surrounding …show more content…
It will be important for covered entities to adhere to the current regulatory requirements; monitor HRSA, OPA, and Apexus announcements, and continue to exhibit adequate program oversight. HRSA announced a partnership with the Bizzell Group in November, who is expected to complete 200-300 340B program audits in 2017.
As some elected representatives have vocalized that they believe the 340B program has grown beyond its original intent, we will continue to closely monitor 340B program developments. This opinion on 340B may conflict with that of the new administration, who has praised mechanisms that would result in lower drug prices. As a 340B Covered Entity and Third Party Administrator, our goal is to collaboratively protect the integrity of the program through preparation for potential program reform and, as always, we aim to be a continued resource to our clients and other 340B stakeholders.
Concerned about the future of 340B? Interested in protecting program integrity? Reach out to learn more about our services and how Hudson Headwaters 340B Pharmacy Services can help you meet your goals. Give us a call (855-835-340B) or send an email (340Bsolutions@hhhn.org). We’re in this together, so let’s do it