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Inside 340B ReportEpisode 30: Hospital 340B Rebate Pilot Lawsuit, HRSA Webinar Issues, Key CMS Policy UpdatesIn this episode, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky joins Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton breaking down the latest in 340B news, including a new hospital lawsuit aiming to block the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) 340B rebate pilot, HRSA's recent webinar about that program, key regulatory updates on Medicare negotiated drug prices and a finalized hospital outpatient rule with significant implications for 340B hospitals and other stakeholders. Key Topics Covered: Hospitals Continue to Oppose Rebate Pilot Will breaks down a hospital group's new lawsuit urging...
2025-12-0521 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 29: One Last 340B Rebate Plan, Litigation Heats Up, Truzo Enters the ChatIn this episode, 340B Report Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest in 340B news, including the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) approval of the final drugmaker 340B rebate pilot plan; oral arguments in a key federal court case centered on 340B rebates; and Kalderos' official entrance into the 340B contract pharmacy claims clearinghouse space. Key Topics Covered: Final Rebate Pilot Model Plans Approved, Additional Details Unveiled Will provides an in-depth look at HRSA's recent approval of Novartis' 340B rebate plan for Entresto—the final dr...
2025-11-2124 min
340B Insight340B Rebates in 2026, Medicare Cuts in 2027?340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Between new developments on a rebate pilot program, discussions of possible cuts to Medicare payment for 340B drugs, and new action in states nationwide, this fall has been a jam-packed season for 340B. We sit down with 340B Health President and CE...
2025-10-2724 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 27: HELP 340B Hearing Surprises, Grantees Conference Takeaways & Rebate Pilot Webinar RecapIn this episode, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky and Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest in 340B news, including the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee's recent hearing on 340B, key takeaways from the 340B Grantees Fall Conference in Atlanta and 340B Report's recent webinar on the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) 340B rebate pilot and where we may be headed next on that controversial proposal. Key Topics Covered: Senate HELP Committee Mixes 340B Criticisms and Support Shannon and Will...
2025-10-2425 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 26: Govt. Shutdown's Impact on 340B, Rebate Pilot Concerns Grow, Pfizer Draws HeadlinesIn this episode, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky and Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest in 340B news, including the ongoing federal government shutdown's impact on 340B operations, the latest in the 340B rebate debate and a large drugmaker's move to tighten 340B restrictions on certain hospitals that it believes are not complying with the company's current contract pharmacy policy. Key Topics Covered: Federal Government Shutdown Could Affect 340B Program Operations Shannon explains how the federal government shutdown has led to furloughs at...
2025-10-1024 min
340Banter PodcastLIVE From the Conference Floor: The 340B Rebate Model Pilot Explained | With Co-Host Logan Yoho & Guest Co-Host Felicity HomstedWhat does the new 340B Rebate Model Pilot mean for FQHCs and covered entities navigating today’s 340B landscape? In this episode of 340Banter, co-host Logan Yoho and guest host Felicity Homsted break down the details of this evolving initiative and what it could mean for compliance, program savings, and manufacturer relationships.
From understanding the intent of the pilot to anticipating potential impacts on pharmacy operations, this conversation delivers clarity on a complex but critical change in the 340B world. If you’ve been wondering how rebate models may reshape covered entity strategies, this is the episode for...
2025-10-0915 min
340B Leaders UpfrontEpisode 6: Integrated 340B TPA + PBM Portfolio: A Conversation with PharmaForce Leadership In the latest episode of our business-focused podcast 340B Leaders Upfront, host Anna Mangum sits down with David Valentine, Chief Operating Officer of the PharmaForce PBM and Anthony Velasquez, PharmaForce's Chief Product Officer. PharmaForce is a pharmacy solutions provider, third-party administrator (TPA), and PBM that provides 340B covered entities (CEs) and self-insured employers with TPA services such as inventory management, contract pharmacy, and split billing implementation, referral capture, and 340B ESP reporting, as well as a PBM offering that is optimized for 340B CEs. It provides a range of 340B pharmacy solutions for health systems and clinics. ...
2025-10-0333 min
340Banter PodcastStaying Ahead in 340B | Oversight Best Practices with Charnay Ingram & LaNika EllisHow can you stay compliant while managing the growing complexity of 340B programs? In Episode 15 of 340Banter, Charnay Ingram and LaNika Ellis share proven oversight strategies that keep their programs running smoothly and audit-ready.
From tracking changes to engaging internal stakeholders, this episode offers practical, scalable tips that every 340B leader needs to hear—whether you're overseeing a large system or a single-site FQHC.
What You’ll Learn:
Core elements of strong 340B oversight
How to build workflows that prevent compliance gaps
Tips for engaging your pharmacy, finance, and clin...
2025-09-2526 min340B Leaders UpfrontEpisode 6: Integrated 340B TPA + PBM Portfolio: A Conversation with PharmaForce LeadershipIn the latest episode of our business-focused podcast 340B Leaders Upfront, host Anna Mangum sits down with David Valentine, Chief Operating Officer of the PharmaForce PBM and Anthony Velasquez, PharmaForce’s Chief Product Officer. PharmaForce is a pharmacy solutions provider, third-party administrator (TPA), and PBM that provides 340B covered entities (CEs) and self-insured employers with TPA services such as inventory management, contract pharmacy, and split billing implementation, referral capture, and 340B ESP reporting, as well as a PBM offering that is optimized for 340B CEs. It provides a range of 340B pharmacy solutions for health systems and clinics.
2025-09-1933 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 24: 340B Rebate Pilot Proposal Comments, 340B ACCESS Act Resurfaces, New CBO ReportIn this episode, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky and Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest in 340B news, including the 1,000-plus public comments on the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) 340B rebate pilot proposal, the 340B ACCESS Act's reintroduction in Congress and a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report on 340B program growth, which has drawn criticism from provider advocates. Shannon and Will also provide updates on oral arguments in key federal cases that recently went before appeals court judges. Key Topics Covered: More...
2025-09-1230 min
340Banter PodcastFrom Bills to Protections | 340B Contract Pharmacy Lawmaking with Chelsea Violette & Logan YohoWhat’s driving the surge in state contract pharmacy protection laws—and how does a 340B-related bill actually become a law? In Episode 14 of 340Banter, co-hosts Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho break it all down with clarity, insight, and real-world relevance.
Whether you're advocating for change, tracking legislation, or trying to understand your state’s protections, this episode gives you the foundational knowledge and strategic context you need.
What You’ll Learn:
Why states are passing contract pharmacy protection laws
The step-by-step process of how a bill becomes law
Key players, timelines, and advocacy tips
How...
2025-09-1122 min340B InsightHow To Keep Your Teams Educated on 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.One important but understated aspect of 340B compliance is the importance of training new and existing team members on how the program works. But what does effective training look like? Pooja Shah, the system pharmacy manager of 340B programs at University of...
2025-09-0819 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 23: 340B Rebate Update, Hospital Reclassification Trend and a Tribute to the Late Sue VeerIn this episode, Ted Slafsky, publisher and CEO of 340B Report, and Will Newton, associate editor and senior writer at 340B Report, break down the latest in 340B news, including concerns over the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) controversial 340B rebate pilot program and a new hospital Medicare reclassification trend that is alarming some rural health advocates. Next, they're joined by Colleen Meiman, a senior policy advisor to state primary care associations, to discuss the incredible life and legacy of Sue Veer, a nationally recognized 340B advocate and educator who passed away last week. Key Topics...
2025-08-2935 min
340Banter PodcastNavigating 340B Careers | Personal Journeys with Chris Christian & LaNika Ellis | 340Banter Ep. 13How do 340B professionals grow, pivot, and thrive in this complex program space? In Episode 13 of the 340Banter Podcast, Chris Christian and LaNika Ellis share their inspiring and unconventional career journeys within the 340B world—from clinic operations to program management and advocacy.
Whether you're new to 340B or a seasoned professional looking to grow your role, this conversation is filled with relatable stories, practical advice, and encouragement for anyone navigating the evolving 340B landscape.
What You’ll Learn:
How Chris and LaNika found their way into 340B
The transferable skills that...
2025-08-2826 min340B Leaders UpfrontEpisode 5: AI and Automation Perspectives in 340B: A Conversation with Plenful's Joy Liu, Founder & CEO and Tim L'Hommedieu, Senior Vice President of PharmacyAs you may know, 340B Report now has two podcasts. In addition to Inside 340B Report—a twice monthly podcast featuring conversations between our editorial team on the latest 340B news developments—we launched a business focused podcast called 340B 360° earlier this year. We are excited to announce that we are changing the name of the business podcast to 340B Leaders Upfront. The new name more accurately reflects the podcast's purpose of showcasing conversations with industry executives who are at the cutting edge of innovation and leadership in the 340B space. In our latest episode of 340B Leade...
2025-08-2620 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 22: Rebate Update, Antitrust Case's 340B Implications & Closer Look at ASAP 340B AllianceIn this episode, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky and Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest in 340B news, including updates to the comment deadline on the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) 340B rebate guidance—and why 340B stakeholders say the agency's timeline is not long enough. They also reflect on the implications of a major ruling in an antitrust lawsuit that two health centers filed against drug manufacturers, which were among the first companies to impose 340B contract pharmacy restrictions. The team also discusses new 340B enrollment requirements fo...
2025-08-1832 min
340Banter PodcastInside a Real 340B HRSA Audit | Lessons from Hope Family Health | 340Banter Ep.12What really happens during a 340B HRSA audit? In Episode 12 of 340Banter, Richard Cox from Hope Family Health and Chris Christian from FQHC 340B Compliance walk us through their firsthand audit experience, sharing what worked, what they learned, and how they stayed prepared every step of the way.
Whether you're facing an upcoming HRSA audit or just want to strengthen your 340B compliance practices, this transparent, behind-the-scenes episode is packed with actionable advice from those who’ve been through it.
What You’ll Learn:
-How to prepare for a HRSA 340B audit
-What docu...
2025-08-1431 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 21: HRSA's Proposed Rebate Guidance Rocks 340B World, 340B Coalition Conference RecapIn this episode, 340B Report Associate Editor and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest in 340B news, including the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) highly anticipated release of proposed 340B rebate guidance—and the significant concerns it garnered from 340B stakeholders. They also reflect on the 340B Coalition's recent summer conference and Capitol Hill lobbying efforts. Key Topics Covered: HRSA Releases 340B Rebate Model Guidance Will discusses the details of HRSA's proposed 340B rebate pilot program, including which drugs would qualify and when manufacturers would be able to...
2025-08-0130 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 20: Reconciliation Bill's 340B Impact, CMS' Big 340B Proposals and Rebate UpdateEpisode 20: Reconciliation Bill's 340B Impact, CMS' Big 340B Proposals and Rebate Update In this episode, 340B Report Publisher & CEO Ted Slafsky and 340B Report Associate Editor and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest 340B news, including key developments in Washington D.C., a federal 340B rebate court case and the ongoing lobbying effort of the White House's Office of Management and Budget over a potential rebate model. Ted closes the episode with a touching tribute to his late mentor David Gergen. Key Topics Covered: Reconciliation Bill Becomes Law...
2025-07-1833 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 19: 340B Rebate Appeals, Trump Admin. Drug Pricing Efforts, State UpdatesIn this episode, 340B Report Associate Editor and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest in 340B news, including key developments in a federal 340B rebate model court case, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s latest remarks on the Trump administration's efforts to lower prescription drug prices and two New England states' embrace of new 340B contract pharmacy access and provider reporting laws. Key Topics Covered: Appeals Court Expedites Schedule in 340B Rebate Case Will recaps recent developments in the drug industry efforts to c...
2025-06-3024 min
340Banter PodcastLooking Ahead: Chris Hatwig on the Impact & Future of 340BWhat’s next for 340B?
In this episode, Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho sit down with Chris Hatwig, President of Apexus, to discuss what’s next for 340B. From current challenges to evolving dynamics within the Prime Vendor Program, Chris brings decades of insight into where the program is headed and what it means for stakeholders across the board.
2025-06-2630 min340B Leaders UpfrontEpisode 3: From Smalltown Pharmacy to National 340B Firm: A Conversation with Joel Wright and Abel Haile of VytlOne Note: After the taping of this podcast, Maxor rebranded to VytlOne. The new name VytlOne is used below. Episode 3: From Smalltown Pharmacy to National 340B Firm: A Conversation with Joel Wright and Abel Haile of VytlOne In this episode of Inside 340B 360°, host Anna Mangum sits down with VytlOne President of Pharmacy Services Joel Wright and Senior Director of Health System Strategy and Commercial Analytics, Abel Haile. Joel and Abel reflect on their career journeys as a pharmacist and healthcare finance specialist, respectively, to their current leadership roles with VytlOne, which was founded by pharmacist a...
2025-06-1232 min
340Banter PodcastNavigating 340B Partnerships with Michael GonzalezIn this practical and perspective-rich episode, co-hosts Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho sit down with Michael Gonzalez of FQHC 340B Compliance to talk all things vendors—how to evaluate them, collaborate effectively, and avoid common pitfalls. Michael shares his expert take on what makes a strong vendor relationship, the red flags to watch for, and how FQHCs can ensure vendors are aligned with compliance, performance, and mission. If you’re working with—or thinking about working with—340B vendors, this episode is your go-to guide for making smart, strategic choices.
2025-06-1229 min
340Banter PodcastLooking Ahead: Chris Hatwig on the Impact & Future of 340BWhat’s next for 340B? In this forward-focused episode, co-hosts Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho reconnect with Chris Hatwig, President of Apexus, to explore the program’s evolving landscape. With decades of experience shaping 340B’s path, Chris shares his perspective on the current challenges, emerging opportunities, and strategic direction of the Prime Vendor Program. From policy shifts to technological innovation, this conversation dives into the trends shaping 340B’s future—and what stakeholders need to know to stay ahead. Insightful, timely, and grounded in leadership, this episode offers a visionary look at the road ahead.
2025-06-1230 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 18: Impending Rebate Guidance, Possible 340B Move from HRSA to CMS & Oklahoma's Veto OverrideEpisode 18: Impending Rebate Guidance, Possible 340B Move from HRSA to CMS & Oklahoma's Veto Override In this episode, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky, Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton and National Correspondent Bella Czajkowski break down the latest in 340B news, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) submission of 340B rebate guidance for regulatory review, a proposal to shift 340B oversight to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy's (R-La.) latest comments on 340B and Oklahoma's 340B contract pharmacy legislation veto override.
2025-06-0632 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 17: Court Weighs in on 340B Rebates, RFK Jr. Talks 340B, State UpdatesIn this episode, 340B Report Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky and Associate Editor and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the latest in 340B news, including a major federal court ruling on drugmaker 340B rebate models, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s first public comments on the 340B program and the Oklahoma governor's decision to veto a widely supported contract pharmacy access bill. Key Topics Covered: Court Upholds HHS' Right to Pre-Approve 340B Rebates Will recaps the latest developments in a key 340B rebate lawsuit...
2025-05-2732 min340B InsightAnswers to Big 340B Rebate Questions Could Come Soon340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Big potential changes to how 340B operates plus heightened interest in both new protections and new restrictions for covered entities means there is much to keep track of in the 340B world. 340B Health CEO Maureen Testoni joins us to make se...
2025-05-1223 min
340Banter PodcastHot Off the Press: 340B in the News with Ted SlafskyJoin co-hosts Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho for a media-savvy deep dive with Ted Slafsky, founder and publisher of 340B Report, as they break down the latest headlines shaping the 340B world. From legislative developments to court rulings and industry shake-ups, Ted brings his insider perspective and journalistic expertise to help listeners make sense of the noise. Whether you're trying to stay current or understand how media narratives influence policy and practice, this episode delivers sharp analysis, timely updates, and behind-the-scenes insights you won’t find anywhere else.
2025-05-0825 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 15: Chairman Cassidy's 340B Inquiry, Trump's Executive Order, Pharma Tariffs and State BillsIn this episode, 340B Report Publisher & CEO Ted Slafsky joins Associate Editors and Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton and National Correspondent Bella Czajkowski to break down the latest developments in the 340B space. The team discusses Senate HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy's (R-La.) high-profile report on the 340B program, an executive order sparking concerns among providers, reactions to potential pharmaceutical tariffs and important state 340B bills in Indiana and Tennessee. Key Topics Covered: Senate Report Calls for Congressional 340B Reform Sen. Cassidy unveiled the long-awaited findings of his two-year investigation into...
2025-04-2834 min
340Banter PodcastFinding Your Footing in 340B: Career Stories & StrategiesCo-hosts Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho are joined by special guest Michael Gonzalez, founder of FQHC 340B Compliance, for a candid conversation on breaking into and building a career in the 340B space. In “Finding Your Footing in 340B: Career Stories & Strategies,” Michael shares his journey from accountant to entrepreneur, the inspiration behind launching his own compliance-focused firm, and the key lessons he's learned along the way. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up in your 340B career, this episode delivers real talk, actionable advice, and the kind of insight you won't find in a textbook.
2025-04-2433 min340B Leaders UpfrontEpisode 1: Adapting to 340B Changes and Staying Ahead: A Conversation with George Puckett , CEO of Verity SolutionsIn the premier episode of Inside 340B 360°, Verity Solutions CEO George Puckett sits down with host Anna Mangum to discuss his fascinating career that began with a stint in the national security area and evolved into developing solutions for 340B stakeholders. Drawing on his extensive career in health care technology, Puckett offers insights on how 340B providers can leverage Verity's customized solutions to enhance compliance, increase efficiency, generate revenue and improve the patient experience. Key Topics Covered: Leadership and Entrepreneurship George walks through the course he has charted in his four-decade career including h...
2025-04-1731 min
340Banter Podcast340B & Entity-Owned Pharmacies: What to Know Before You StartCo-hosts Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho dive into the strategy behind building in-house pharmacies in “340B & Entity-Owned Pharmacies: What to Know Before You Start.” Joined by special guest Michael Gonzalez, Founder of FQHC 340B Compliance, this episode unpacks the why, how, and what's next for entity-owned pharmacies in the 340B space. From startup considerations to operational tips and compliance must-knows, it’s a conversation filled with practical advice, strategic insights, and forward-looking perspectives for covered entities looking to take control of their pharmacy footprint. Don’t miss this expert-led roadmap to unlocking the full potential of in-house dispensing.
2025-04-1026 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 13: State Bills Surge, Federal Updates and Major 340B Rebate DevelopmentsIn this episode, the Inside 340B Report team dives into a flurry of activity at the state and federal levels. Publisher and CEO Ted Slafsky and Associate Editor/Senior Writers Shannon Young and Will Newton break down the unprecedented wave of state-level 340B contract pharmacy access and provider reporting bills, explore key federal movements, including the latest on the bipartisan U.S. Senate working group behind the SUSTAIN 340B Act, and provide an update on 340B rebate litigation. Key Topics Covered: State Legislative Activity Heats Up The team discusses the recent surge in legislative...
2025-03-3130 min
340Banter Podcast340B Key Legal Arguments & Future TrendsCo-hosts Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho take you inside the courtroom in "340B Key Legal Arguments & Future Trends" with special guests Mark Ogunsusi and Jason Reddish of Powers Law. From landmark cases to ongoing legal battles, this episode explores the different arguments manufacturers are using to make their case and what it means for stakeholders across the board. Tune in for a dynamic conversation packed with legal insight, real-world implications, and expert analysis you won't want to miss.
2025-03-2733 min
340Banter PodcastFinding Your Place in 340BCo-hosts Chelsea Violette and Logan Yoho dive into "Finding Your Place in 340B" with special guest Michael Gonzalez, Founder of FQHC 340B Compliance. From career journeys to industry insights, this episode unpacks the many paths within 340B and how you can carve out your own. Don't miss this engaging conversation.
2025-03-1225 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 11: More States Join 340B Bill Surge, Congress Eyes Spending Cuts & 340B Coalition GathersIn this episode of Inside 340B Report, Ted Slafsky, Shannon Young, Will Newton and Bella Czajkowski discuss what may be a record-breaking year for state contract pharmacy access legislation with more than 20 states having already introduced such bills in 2025. On the federal front, the U.S. House's budget blueprint targeting $880 billion in health spending cuts over the next decade has raised alarm bells among providers over potential significant Medicaid reductions. Finally, Ted and Shannon share takeaways from last week's 340B Coalition Winter Conference in San Diego, where these topics and others were center stage. Key Topics Covered:
2025-03-0331 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 10: State-Level 340B Bills Gain Momentum, Dark Money Ads Intensify and D.C. DevelopmentsEpisode 10: State-Level 340B Bills Gain Momentum, Dark Money Ads Intensify and D.C. Developments In this episode of Inside 340B Report, Ted, Shannon, Will and Bella break down the latest developments shaping the 340B landscape. The team discusses the latest state contract pharmacy bill developments and a dark-money group's lobbying against them. They also touch on new GOP congressional budget proposals, new leadership at HHS and HRSA and key U.S. Senators' remarks on 340B's future. Key Topics Covered: State Contract Pharmacy Access and Provider Reporting Bills With the 2025 legislative sessions underway...
2025-02-1729 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 9: States' 340B Battles, RFK Jr.'s Confirmation and Federal UncertaintyIn this episode of Inside 340B Report, Associate Editors Shannon Young and Will Newton and National Correspondent Bella Czajkowski break down the latest developments in the 340B program in statehouses and Washington, D.C. The team covers the intensifying fight over state-level 340B legislation and the reemergence of a controversial dark-money ad campaign, Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s contentious Senate confirmation hearings and the recent turmoil surrounding a now-rescinded federal funding freeze. Key Topics Covered: State-Level 340B Legislative Surge At least 11 states have already introduced 340B contract pharmacy p...
2025-02-0320 min340B InsightAnswering More of Your 340B Questions340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.In what has become an annual tradition for the podcast, we consulted with 340B Health’s expert staff to answer our listeners’ most pressing 340B questions. As an uncertain and busy year starts for the world of 340B, we want to prepar...
2025-02-0317 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 8: The New Congress, State 340B Legislation & New Program ScrutinyIn this new episode, Ted Slafsky catches up with Will Newton and Bella Czajkowski to analyze the latest 340B developments at both the federal and state levels, plus new scrutiny over the program and some of its stakeholders. With the 119th Congress underway, Ted explains what House and Senate committees and lawmakers 340B stakeholders should keep an eye on with narrow Republican control in both chambers. They also discuss the surge in new state-level 340B legislation, detail mixed reactions to a recent New York Times investigation on the 340B prime vendor Apexus, and recap a high-profile lawsuit and HRSA...
2025-01-2023 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 7: 340B Developments – Capitol Hill Chaos, Legal Battles and 2024's Top StoriesIn this final episode of the year, Ted Slafsky, Will Newton and Shannon Young unpack the most significant developments in the 340B program in both recent weeks and 2024. From the escalating legal battles over proposed 340B rebate models and pivotal state legislation to key court decisions and congressional activity, the team provides in-depth analysis of the year's top stories. They also share insights into what these shifts could mean for stakeholders and preview the issues expected to dominate the 340B landscape in 2025. Key Topics Covered: The Rebate Model Debate Will provides an update on t...
2024-12-2332 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 5: Post-Election Shifts and 340B Policy – Trump's New Administration and J&J's Legal PushTed Slafsky joins Shannon Young, Will Newton and Bella Czajkowski to analyze the 2024 election's potential impact on the 340B landscape, including how President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House and the new GOP-controlled Congress could approach the drug pricing program.The team also discusses Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) recent lawsuit against the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing 340B rebate model debate. Key Topics Covered Election Results and 340B Policy Implications The team unpacks the election results, including Trump's decisive win and the new GOP leadership...
2024-11-1829 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 4: Forecasting Election Impact on 340B, Plus Continued Battles Over Contract PharmaciesWill Newton hosted this week's episode, leading a discussion with Shannon Young and Bella Czajkowski. Ted Slafsky was away for this edition, but we look forward to welcoming him back next time. In this new episode, the editorial team explores emerging trends in drugmaker contract pharmacy restrictions, legal developments around 340B eligibility calculations and manufacturer audits of covered entities, and how the upcoming congressional and presidential elections could shift the program's future. Key Topics Covered Emerging Trends in Contract Pharmacy Restrictions Bella overviews recent drugmaker moves to restrict contract pharmacy access beyond hospitals, sharing a...
2024-11-0422 minInside 340B ReportEpisode 3: The 340B Rebate Saga: Fallout and Potential LitigationEpisode 3: The 340B Rebate Saga: Fallout and Potential Litigation Shannon Young, Will Newton and Bella Czajkowski, explore the biggest developments in the 340B program, focusing on the latest surrounding Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) rebate proposal, including the potential for litigation. They also recap key discussions from a recent healthcare summit in New York City and offer a preview of what they'll be keeping their eyes on ahead of the upcoming November elections. Key Topics Covered 340B Report Correspondent Bella Czajkowski attended the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care Summit in New York, where she heard from...
2024-10-2121 min340B InsightThe Latest on 340B Rebates340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.A renewed push by a drugmaker to fundamentally transform 340B has the potential to cause major problems for 340B hospitals if allowed to take effect. 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni joins us to explain the controversial 340B rebate issue an...
2024-09-3022 minInside 340B ReportIntroducing the Inside 340B Report Editorial TeamEpisode 1: Introducing the Inside 340B Report Editorial Team Welcome to the very first episode of the Inside 340B Report podcast! In this debut episode, host Ted Slafsky, publisher and CEO of 340B Report, introduces listeners to the dynamic editorial team behind the show, Shannon Young, Will Newton, and Bella Czajkowski, as they share their backgrounds, experiences, and what drives their passion for the 340B Drug Discount Program. Meet the Team Ted Slafsky kicks off the episode by sharing his extensive background in journalism and advocacy. From his early days at U.S. News and World Report to...
2024-09-2320 min340B InsightA Key Federal Court Ruling on 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.The world of 340B has seen significant developments on the state and national levels in recent months. A second federal appeals court decision on 340B contract pharmacies came down in recent weeks, a new bill in Congress threatens to impose significant re...
2024-06-2421 min340B InsightNew Federal and State Legislative Movement on 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.The 340B community has seen major activity on several fronts since the start of 2024 – the introduction of new legislation on Capitol Hill, movement on legislation in the states, and key developments in the courts. 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni retu...
2024-04-1522 min340B InsightHow Do 340B Child Site Eligibility Changes Affect Hospitals?340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.340B hospitals can register certain outpatient locations with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) as 340B child sites, which allows them to use 340B drugs. HRSA recently announced some changes to how it had been determining this eligibility during the COVID-19 pu...
2024-03-1116 min340B InsightAnswering More of Your 340B Questions340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.We are returning to a popular episode format we aired early last year, when we consulted with 340B Health’s expert staff to answer your most pertinent 340B questions. As we start another busy year for 340B, we help you prepare for...
2024-01-2918 min340B InsightMajor New Developments End an Exciting Year for 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.The past several months have seen several major developments in the world of 340B drug pricing. 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni returns to the show to break down some of the most important recent 340B stories.Landmark Fe...
2023-12-1822 min340B InsightHow To Engage Your Leadership on 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.In July, Karen Bowling became the new chair of the 340B Health Board of Directors. The West Virginia native is the president and CEO of Princeton Community Hospital and executive vice president of government affairs for West Virginia University Health System (WV...
2023-11-1322 min340B InsightHow to Pursue a Career in 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Cindy Williams has critical advice for anyone wanting to start a career in 340B and pharmacy. Cindy is the vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Riverside Health System in Virginia. In this episode, she walks us through her 340B professional jo...
2023-07-3120 min340B InsightThe Data on 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.A recent report from 340B Health includes data on how drug company restrictions on 340B hospital partnerships with community and specialty contract pharmacies have taken a toll on the health care safety net and the patients who rely on it. On th...
2023-05-0118 min340B InsightAdvancing Maternal Health Through 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.340B contributes vital resources toward the pursuit of health equity for historically underserved communities. As we recognize National Minority Health Month, we speak with Fatimah Muhammad, director of 340B pharmaceutical services and drug replacement at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New...
2023-04-1720 min340B InsightA Hospital CEO’s Advice for 340B Professionals340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.340B helps health systems and hospitals stretch their resources and provide more services to patients in need. This makes 340B important to a hospital or health system leadership team’s ability to plan how it will deliver care. In this episode, we s...
2023-04-0319 min340B Insight340B Internal Audits340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.340B compliance is a critical requirement for hospitals participating in the program, and one of the ways 340B hospitals maintain compliance is through conducting internal audits. For this episode, we speak with Tristan Greer, 340B program business manager at Catholic Health in...
2023-03-2017 min340B InsightHow One State Protected 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.State policymakers have increased the attention they are paying to 340B. In this episode, we hear from 340B state advocacy expert Abby Reale. Abby is director of government and external affairs with Mountain Health Network in West Virginia. The state has be...
2023-03-0621 min340B InsightMaking IT Work With 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Health information technology (IT) is intertwined with 340B operations and compliance. So how can hospitals and health systems manage IT while keeping 340B in mind? To find out, we hear from Robert Owens, director of pharmacy enterprise shared services at Atrium He...
2023-02-2120 min340B InsightMaureen Testoni’s Outlook for 340B In 2023340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Several 340B developments have occurred in the first weeks of 2023, with many more expected to come this year. In this episode, we speak with 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni about her outlook for 340B. Our discussion includes her analysis of...
2023-02-0627 min340B InsightYour 340B Questions Answered340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.We often receive listener questions about 340B issues and developments that affect professionals in the 340B world. In this episode, we open the listener virtual mailbag and answer some of your questions with help from our 340B Health staff experts. Some of...
2023-01-2422 min340B InsightHome Infusion and 340B Considerations340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Providing care beyond hospital walls is a growing trend for 340B hospitals. One service that health systems provide outside of the hospital setting is home infusion care. On our first episode of 2023, we are joined by David Klinger and Seth Gazes fr...
2023-01-0920 min340B InsightEducating Your Hospital Colleagues About 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.340B professionals are not the only hospital staff who need to know about 340B. That is why it is important that 340B professionals educate their colleagues about the program and what it means for clinical care and patient care operations. For ou...
2022-12-1916 min340B InsightWhat the Midterm Election Results Mean for 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.The recent election results have implications for the future of U.S. health policy and the 340B program. Health policy experts Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock join us this week to discuss how the new Congress will affect 340B and how in...
2022-12-0520 min340B InsightManaging 340B in a Rural Hospital340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Nov. 17 is National Rural Health Day, which is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of rural hospitals to patients living in remote communities. We are joined by Karen McCombs, 340B program manager for Wills Memorial Hospital in Georgia. Karen shares her ti...
2022-11-1419 min340B InsightCongressman Henry Waxman Reflects on 30 Years of 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.On Nov. 4, 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed the 340B drug pricing program into law. To celebrate 30 years of 340B, we speak on today’s episode with former Congressman Henry Waxman, who was one of the principal architects of the 340B progr...
2022-11-0422 min340B InsightA 30-Year Perspective on 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.All this year we are reflecting on the approaching 30th anniversary of the 340B program and celebrating the patient care successes the program has enabled over the past three decades. This week, we are joined by Andrew Lowe, clinical director of ph...
2022-10-1119 min340B InsightMaureen Testoni Analyzes Recent 340B Developments340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.It has been an eventful summer for 340B, and we are checking in this week with 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni to hear her analysis on the top 340B developments. Maureen provides updates on issues that include the contract ph...
2022-09-2624 min340B Insight340B Inventory Management340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Inventory management is a major responsibility for many 340B professionals. Today, we’re joined by Melissa Antonopoulos, senior 340B internal auditor at Memorial Healthcare System, to learn more. She discusses the intersection of 340B and inventory management and goes over practices for...
2022-07-2516 min340B InsightU.S. Supreme Court Decision on Medicare Cuts to 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.The U.S. Supreme Court issued a major decision earlier this month regarding Medicare Part B cuts for 340B drugs. We’re joined by Amanda Nagrotsky, senior counsel for 340B Health to understand what implications this decision holds for 340B hospitals. ...
2022-06-2718 min340B InsightHow Data Analytics Support Your 340B Program340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Bhupinder Kaur, business analyst and 340B coordinator with NorthBay Healthcare Group in California. Bhupinder presented at the 340B Coalition 2021 Winter Conference on data analysis and shares with us important information that 340B professionals need to kn...
2022-06-0617 min340B InsightA 340B Update from the State Level340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.It’s our 50th episode! This week we are joined by Amanda Sellers Smith, legal counsel for 340B Health. Amanda is responsible for tracking and responding to 340B state legislative and regulatory actions. Even though 340B is a federal program, its clos...
2022-05-2320 min340B InsightHow You Can Advocate for 340B – and Why You Should340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Laurie Chiumento, director of federal relations and healthcare policy at UR Medicine, the health system for the University of Rochester in New York. Laurie is an expert on how health systems and hospitals can advocate an...
2022-04-2519 min340B InsightCelebrating the 340B Ceiling Price Website’s Success340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Steven Miller, vice president of pharmacy services at 340B Health. April 1 was the third anniversary of the federal 340B ceiling price website’s launch. Steve discusses how this database has become an invaluable tool for 340B dr...
2022-04-1119 min340B Insight340B Check-in with Maureen Testoni340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined for the latest in our regular check-ins with 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni. Maureen analyzes the top issues in 340B that occurred in the early months of 2022. These include updates on the 340B community ph...
2022-03-2923 min340B InsightHow to Build a Hospital’s 340B Team340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Paul Mollo, national director of medication outcomes disparity at Ascension. Paul discusses what skills and professional backgrounds hospitals consider when building a team to operate their 340B programs and ensure compliance. He also shares overall 340B...
2022-03-1420 min340B Insight340B-Related Inquiries and Self-Disclosures340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Emily Cook, partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. At the 340B Coalition Winter Conference, Emily spoke on a new panel about the importance of 340B professionals understanding compliance issues related to 340B that are not co...
2022-02-2821 min340B InsightOpening a 340B Hospital-Owned Specialty Pharmacy340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Leslie Pires, director of specialty pharmacy and 340B for Care New England Health System in Rhode Island. Leslie successfully helped start Care New England’s first specialty pharmacy. She shares what 340B hospitals need to know...
2022-01-3118 min340B InsightMaureen Testoni Analyzes the Latest Developments in 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined again by 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni. Maureen discusses and analyzes major developments for the 340B program that occurred this fall. These include updates on the community pharmacy dispute, legislation on drug pricing, and th...
2021-12-1418 min340B InsightDiabetes Month and 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.November is American Diabetes Month. To explore how 340B supports care for patients living with diabetes, we speak with Salem Health’s Riley Protz, pharmacy inventory and 340B program manager, and AJ Sowles, manager of ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services. Riley and...
2021-11-1522 min340B InsightA Patient’s Perspective on 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.Nov. 4, 2021, is the 29th anniversary of the 340B drug pricing program. To celebrate how 340B has benefited patients, we are joined by Jennifer Gallagher, lead pharmacy technician at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colo. Jennifer is not only a provider, she al...
2021-11-0120 min340B Insight340B Child Site Registration340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Amanda Nagrotsky, 340B Health’s legal counsel. Child sites are a key component of how hospitals reach more patients and provide more health care services. Amanda discusses what hospitals need to know about registering child site...
2021-10-1221 min340B InsightHRSA Takes New Action Against Drug Companies Denying 340B Discounts340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Maureen Testoni, 340B Health’s president and CEO. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) made a major announcement recently regarding drug companies that are denying 340B discounts on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies. Maureen analyzes the...
2021-09-3025 min340B InsightTelehealth for 340B Hospitals340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Sumona Das Gupta, assistant director of pharmacy audit and compliance at University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. As part of the UW Medicine health system, the hospitals operate in the first region of...
2021-09-1322 min340B InsightPharmacy Technicians and 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Nan Kempadoo, 340B internal auditor for Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Fla. Nan is a certified pharmacy technician who spoke on the pharmacy technician roundtable at last month’s 340B Coalition Summer Conference. She discusses how...
2021-08-1619 min340B InsightPreparing For 340B Recertification340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Steven Miller, vice president of pharmacy services at 340B Health. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) recently announced that annual 340B recertification for hospitals will begin on Aug. 16, 2021. Steve discusses what 340B hospitals need to kn...
2021-07-2622 min340B InsightMeeting with Policymakers to Protect 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by Bryan Jackson, chief administrative officer at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Arkansas. Bryan discusses why he advocates for 340B at the federal and state levels, explains how to prepare for and participate in advocacy meetings wi...
2021-07-1222 min340B InsightUpdates on the 340B Contract Pharmacy Dispute with Maureen Testoni340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we are joined by 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni. Maureen provides analysis of the most recent developments regarding the 340B contract pharmacy dispute and what’s next in the efforts to resolve the matter. Before our conversation, we s...
2021-06-2820 min340B InsightHow 340B Fits Into the Drug Pricing World340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week we are joined by Sean Dickson, director of health policy for West Health Policy Center. Sean is an expert on the U.S drug system and focuses on policies that reduce prescription drug costs. Sean discusses why drug prices ar...
2021-05-0321 min340B InsightMaureen Testoni on Top 340B Developments340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week we are joined by Maureen Testoni, 340B Health’s president and CEO. Maureen provides her expert analysis on the top 340B developments from the first quarter of 2021. The conversation includes the latest on drug manufacturers denying 340B discounts on drug...
2021-04-1923 min340B Insight340B in the World of Cancer Treatment340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.April is National Cancer Control Month, and this week we are joined by Dr. Gerold Bepler, president and CEO at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. Dr. Bepler discusses the unique role cancer centers play in preventing and treating ca...
2021-04-0521 min340B InsightHow State Policy Affects 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week we are joined by Amanda Sellers Smith, the assistant counsel for 340B Health. While 340B is a federal program, it is intertwined with Medicaid and states’ oversight of the health care marketplace. Amanda discusses how states are protecting 340B cove...
2021-03-2221 min340B InsightRyan White Clinics and Their Importance to the 340B Community340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week we are joined by Dr. John Carlo, CEO of Prism Health North Texas. Prism Health is a Ryan White Clinic, which are grantees of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. They provide care to...
2021-03-0821 min340B InsightMaureen Testoni Recaps 340B for 2020340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.In our final episode of 2020, we are joined by Maureen Testoni, the president and CEO of 340B Health. Our episode follows up last week’s bonus episode on 340B Health’s recent joint lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Servic...
2020-12-2117 min340B InsightBONUS EPISODE: Taking the 340B Case to Court340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week we have a breaking news bonus episode of 340B Insight. 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni joins us to discuss the filing of a lawsuit against the Department of Health & Human Services with four other national hospital organizations, a...
2020-12-1608 min340B InsightThe Biden Administration, New Congress, and 340B340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.This week, we speak with Rodney Whitlock, former legislative staffer for Republicans on Capitol Hill and Jeremy Sharp, a former Capitol Hill and executive branch staffer for Democrats. Rodney and Jeremy discuss with 340B Health’s Kathryn DiBitetto how the incoming Bide...
2020-11-2323 min340B InsightA Guide to 340B Research340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.In this episode, we speak with Caroline Steinberg, Vice President of Research and Policy Analytics at 340B Health, about research into the 340B program. For more information about 340B Health’s research, you can review the research page on our website. Befo...
2020-09-2921 min340B InsightAnalyzing 340B News from the Courts to Pharma Manufacturer Actions340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.In this episode we speak with Maureen Testoni, President and CEO for 340B Health, on new 340B policy developments in recent weeks that include a major court decision and drug manufacturer challenges to 340B contract pharmacies. Prior to the interview, we an...
2020-08-1718 min340B Insight340B’s Role in Supporting Rural Health Care340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.In this episode of 340B Insight we speak with Chuck Beams, executive director of pharmacy services, business development, and government relations at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC), about how the 340B program helps EAMC serve its rural community. We also provide 340B...
2020-07-0623 min340B InsightThe State of 340B During COVID-19 with Maureen Testoni340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we’d like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.In this episode, we speak with our President and CEO, Maureen Testoni, about the impact of COVID-19 on the 340B program. Maureen has been leading 340B Health since April 2018 and previously served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for th...
2020-05-2117 min