How Can I Benefit My 340B Program With A Specialty Pharmacy?

March 9, 2022340B, Compliance, Covered Entities, Specialty Drugs, 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 Meds To Beds Can Drive Your 340B Hospital’s Savings

February 11, 2022340B, Bedside Prescription Delivery, Contract Pharmacy, Covered Entities, Meds To Beds

NOTE: This blog post was updated at the bottom on November 24, 2025 with an introductory overview of VytlOne’s readmission reduction program — Impact®. Benefits of a Meds To Beds Program: Overview On a purely practical level, a well-managed bedside prescription delivery program can improve health system revenue. On the human level, Meds To Beds … Read More

How Can You Ensure 340B Compliance and Avoid Non-Compliance?

February 3, 2022340B, Audit, Compliance, Registration, Requirements

POST OUTLINE 1) Getting started with the 340B Program Are you 340B eligible? 340B Eligibility resource. 2) Maintaining 340B Program Compliance Why so many hospitals don’t take advantage of 340B eligibility. 340B compliance checklist and additional resources. 3) Medicaid Carve-in or Carve-out? 4) 340B Audits: Overview. Consequences of non-compliance. 5) What to do if your … Read More

What drugs are not eligible for 340B Savings?

January 3, 2022340B, Compliance, Covered Entities, Orphan Drugs

POST OUTLINE 1) 340B Program Introduction / Overview Primary reasons eligible health systems don’t participate. 340B savings achieved by hospitals VytlOne supports. 2) General drug criteria for 340B eligibility The covered entity has a relationship with the patient and maintains records of care. The services are provided by a healthcare professional who is either employed … Read More

Are Your Contract Pharmacies Optimizing Your 340B Savings?

December 13, 2021340B, Contract Pharmacy

POST OUTLINE 1) Why do hospitals use 340B contract pharmacies? Outpatient convenience Increased community access Increased 340B revenue opportunities Reduced administrative burden for onsite pharmacies 2) The problem with some contract pharmacies Fees exceed 340B savings generated Low rates of 340B prescriptions qualified Inconvenient locations 3) Benefits from strong 340B contract pharmacy relationships Reduced Readmissions … Read More

What is a 340B Contract Pharmacy?

November 22, 2021340B, Contract Pharmacy, Registration, Requirements

A 340B Contract Pharmacy is a retail entity that provides prescription drugs to patients of 340B-eligible covered entities under the 340B Drug Discount Program. To determine if your health system is 340B-eligible, visit the HRSA.gov site, or click here for our post — “Understanding The 340B Program Requirements.” According to a Fact Sheet by the … Read More

Understanding The 340B Program Requirements

November 8, 2021340B, 340B ESP, Bedside Prescription Delivery, Covered Entities, Drug Manufacturer Restrictions, Meds To Beds, Prescription Discounts, Requirements, Specialty Drugs, Specialty Pharmacy

POST OUTLINE 1) What Is The 340B Drug Pricing Program? How does the 340B program work? How much revenue can my hospital generate from the 340B program? 2) Who qualifies for the 340B program? What is a 340B Covered Entity? Facilities included in the 340B program 3) Understanding the 340B program requirements for eligibility Government-owned … Read More