Optimizing 340B in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
For more than 32 years, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has provided financial help to hospitals and other covered entities serving vulnerable communities to manage rising prescription drug costs. During this session, Vizient expert Greg Medley, PharmD, will discuss recent trends related to reporting requirements, reimbursement rates and pricing, and other key challenges impacting health system pharmacies' ability to optimize the 340B Drug Discount. The discussion will also touch on shifts in site of care, legislative and regulatory activity, manufacturer threats to contract pharmacy and the outlook for 340B overall.
Target Audience
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
Pharmacists
At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
- Outline 340B changes to reporting elements and reimbursement
- Identify contract pharmacy strategies
- Summarize HRSA Corrective Actions
- Explain Shifts in sites of care that impact 340B strategy
Pharmacy Technicians
At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
- Outline 340B changes to reporting elements and reimbursement
- Identify contract pharmacy strategies
- Summarize HRSA Corrective Actions
- Explain Shifts in sites of care that impact 340B strategy
FACULTY & PLANNERS
Greg Medley, PharmD, MBA, 340B ACE, FASCP
Senior Director, 340B Drug Pricing Program Services
340B Apexus Certified Expert
Vizient, Inc.
Planning Committee
Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Executive Director
Vizient, Inc.
Jackie Stokes, BBA
Program Services Manager
Vizient, Inc.
Samantha Gordon, MS
CE Programs Manager
Vizient, Inc.
Marilu Kelly, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP
Director, Continuing Education
Vizient, Inc.
DISCLOSURE
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Vizient, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Designation Statement(s)
Pharmacists (CPE)
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
- 1.00 General CE - Attendance
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Required Hardware/software
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