Jun 28, 2018 | 340B, News and Updates
On June 28, 2018, the GAO released a report detailing how covered entities use contract pharmacies and relevant compliance issues.
Feb 12, 2018 | 340B, Executive Action, Medicaid, Medicare, News and Updates
The President’s FY 2019 budget includes several widely-reported health care proposals, such as an additional attempt at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, as well as efforts to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and combat the opioid epidemic. But...
Jan 10, 2018 | 340B, News and Updates
On January 10, 2018, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee released a report summarizing the results of a hearing on the 340B Drug Pricing Program and request for data from 340B covered entities, and making recommendations for program...
Jan 9, 2018 | 340B, Litigation, News and Updates
On January 9, 2018, hospital groups filed an appeal to the D.C. District Court’s decision granting HHS’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit on Medicare rate reduction for 340B drugs.
Dec 29, 2017 | 340B, Litigation, News and Updates
On December 29, 2017, Judge Rudolph Contreras of the DC District Court issued an order in the recent 340B program litigation, granting CMS’ Motion to Dismiss and denying provider-plaintiff’s’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction. This ruling authorizes CMS to move...
Dec 14, 2017 | 340B, News and Updates
On December 13, 2017, CMS released guidance on its rate reduction for 340B drugs under Medicare Part B. The guidance confirms that beginning January 2018, Medicare will subtract 22.5% from the adjusted sales price when paying for 340B drugs furnished to a Medicare...