PLEASE NOTE: This article should not be construed as an attack on TPAs. ProxsysRx has managed 340B programs for dozens of hospitals, and we can’t imagine managing one without the services of a TPA. Is your health system 340B-eligible? We still frequently get this question, so: To qualify for 340B program eligibility, you need to … Read More
How Do I Take Advantage Of The 340B Program For My Specialty Pharmacy?
Getting started with the 340b program If your hospital isn’t already 340B registered and eligible, you might want to refer to our previous blog post, Are you ready to enroll in the 340B program? What is a Specialty Pharmacy? The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy defines a specialty pharmacy as a state-licensed pharmacy that solely … Read More
How To Optimize 340B Programs
Getting started with the 340B Program The first step in preparing your health system for enrollment in the 340B program is to ensure that you’re eligible to participate. If your hospital isn’t already registered, you might want to refer to our previous blog post, Are you ready to enroll in the 340B program? Why 340B … Read More
How Meds To Beds Can Drive Your 340B Savings
Getting started with the 340B Program 340B savings can mean potentially millions of dollars in retail and specialty prescription reimbursements annually. Savings and revenue which, for some hospitals, literally make the difference between solvency and closure. The first step in preparing your health system for enrollment in the 340B program is to ensure that you’re … Read More
How Can You Ensure 340B Compliance, and What are the Consequences of Non-Compliance?
Getting started with the 340B Program The first step in preparing your health system for enrollment in the 340B program is to ensure that you’re eligible to participate. If your hospital isn’t already registered, you might want to refer to our previous blog post, Are you ready to enroll in the 340B program? Maintaining 340B … Read More
340B-program patient eligibility: Who qualifies for 340B?
Getting started with the 340b program If your hospital isn’t already 340B registered and eligible, you might want to refer to our previous blog post, Are you ready to enroll in the 340B program? Patient eligibility: Who qualifies for the 340B program? In order to receive 340B eligible prescriptions, a patient must have already received … Read More
Are you ready to enroll in the 340B drug program?
(NOTE: The purpose of this article is to explore 340B program requirements and the process of enrolling. If you’re not already familiar with the program’s benefits, and how it can work for your Health System, Click Here.) 340B-Eligible Entities The first step in preparing your health system for enrollment in the 340B program is to … Read More
What drugs are not eligible for 340B Savings?
Although the 340B drug pricing program was created by Congress to provide significant discounts on prescription drugs for eligible health care providers, a surprisingly low percentage of providers take advantage of their legal right to use it in reducing costs and filling revenue gaps. As a leading provider of 340B program-management services, we believe the … Read More
Are Your Contract Pharmacies Optimizing Your Hospital’s 340B Savings?
Contract pharmacies play a critical role in optimizing the potential savings and revenue that eligible hospitals can generate with a well-managed 340B program. They’re also an important extension of a 340B hospital’s overall care of, and for, its outpatients. Increasing the number of independent pharmacies serving as contract pharmacies enhances a hospital’s ability to offer … Read More
What is a 340B Contract Pharmacy?
A 340B Contract Pharmacy is a retail entity that provides prescription drugs to patients of eligible entities under the 340B Drug Discount Program. Covered entities often choose contract pharmacies to dispense 340B drugs to patients for a number of reasons. Many hospitals, for instance, prefer their in-house or on-campus retail pharmacies to be operated independently. … Read More