Duplicate Discounts Under 340B Program

Share There are not that many core requirements within the 340B Statute. For being on its face, what appears a fairly “simple” program, it is instead turning into a mighty complicated program. One of two main requirements is “no duplicate discounts.” A Possible Solution for Preventing Duplicate Discounts under 340B Program There are not that many core requirements […]

Referral Claims Capture

Share Capturing referral claims is no doubt an important step to take to optimize 340B savings in your program. Here, we will define what a referral claim is, and why a covered entity can and should be capturing many of these prescriptions, and how to capture referral claims. What is a referral prescription or claim? […]

A 340B Discount Card Program Can Lessen the Healthcare Burden on the Uninsured

Share Providing affordable prescription medications to the uninsured and those with high copays. Hospitals and community health centers, including FQHCs (all, 340B Covered Entities) participating in 340B are not-for-profit and are required to provide a community benefit. The mission of Covered Entities (CEs) participating in the 340B program is to provide healthcare services to everyone […]

340B Pharmacy Gateways

Share Gateways (aka HUBs) have become more common and more intrinsic in the workflows and processes of 340B Contract Pharmacy programs. Over the past five years, gateways (aka HUBs) have become more common and more intrinsic in the workflows and processes of 340B Contract Pharmacy programs. As the number of contracted pharmacies continue to increase […]

What’s So Special About Specialty Pharmacy?

Share “What’s so special about specialty pharmacy?” is a phrase that is often used to describe this growing area of pharmacy. Let us help you further understand this complex area by reviewing the basics of specialty pharmacy and how it impacts 340B. First, what exactly is Specialty Pharmacy? Specialty pharmacy can be defined in many […]