If your hospital is 340B-eligible, you may be missing-out on millions of dollars in prescription reimbursements. Savings and revenue which, for some hospitals served by ProxsysRx, actually make the difference between solvency and closure. Any list of Best Practices for running a 340B program starts with maintaining compliance. Tips for maintaining 340B Program Compliance The … Read More
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What is 340B Double-Dipping, and How Can You Avoid It?
The 340B drug pricing program allows eligible providers to replenish prescriptions to eligible patients at significantly reduced pricing, and bill normal market rates for those prescriptions —helping the entities fill revenue gaps that are inherent to their business models. That said, the program does not allow eligible providers to take advantage of 340B discounts and … Read More
How, and Why, TPAs Often Misqualify 340B-Eligible Prescriptions
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 Do I Optimize My 340B Program?
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 you … 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
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
Understanding the Six Categories of 340B Covered Entities
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a federal health care law that provides significant discounts and reimbursements on prescription drugs for many healthcare providers, including several categories of hospitals. This article discusses how to determine if your hospital qualifies as an eligible entity, and what you should know about each category of hospital in order … Read More
What is the 340B Drug Pricing Program?
The 340B drug pricing program was created by Congress in 1992 to provide significant discounts on prescription drugs for certain health care providers. Its purpose is to help reduce costs and fill revenue gaps for those providers. The program allows eligible hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, hospices, dialysis centers and long-term acute … Read More