340B News

ATRIA 340B is passionate about helping fellow covered entities maintain their status as good stewards of the 340B program. With our unique dual perspective as both a Third-Party Administrator and a participating FQHC, we understand that compliant processing is essential to upholding the integrity of the 340B program. The ATRIA 340B audit team provides mock…
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ATRIA 340B is traveling to a city near you. We will be attending several national conferences during the month of October, providing networking opportunities that can’t be missed. Members of the ATRIA 340B team will first be attending the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA), held October 10 – 12 in St. Louis, Missouri. One…
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The intent of the 340B program is to stretch scarce federal resources as far as possible, reaching more eligible patients & providing more comprehensive services. Entities associated with the 340B program must adhere to strict guidelines put forth by HRSA and are able to utilize the Apexus Prime Vendor Program. Apexus provides education and assistance…
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Inventory monitoring is a key factor in avoiding diversion of 340B purchased drugs. There are two common inventory models that a Covered Entity or its Contract Pharmacy may utilize: a separate physical inventory of retail and 340B drugs, or a virtual inventory model. It is increasingly common to see a virtual inventory model used for…
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Compliance is a cornerstone of any successful 340B program with prescriber list maintenance being a key element. Failure to maintain an entity’s prescriber list may create diversion. Conversely, if new prescribers are not added to the list, an entity could miss out on the 340B benefit associated with that prescriber. The five steps outlined within…
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Close to 1,700 340B program stakeholders gathered in Washington D.C. last week for the 340B Coalition Summer Conference. With record-breaking attendance and updates on both the legislative and regulatory fronts, this conference was not to be missed. The ATRIA 340B by Hudson Headwaters team attended the conference to learn more on all policy, regulatory, and…
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Members of the ATRIA 340B team will be attending the 26th Annual 340B Coalition Summer Conference on July 9th – 11th in Washington, DC. This years conference has a record–breaking 1,600+ 340B program stakeholders slated to be in attendance! The 340B Coalition serves as an opportunity to stay abreast on all policy, regulatory and legal developments…
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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published its much anticipated study on the 340B Drug Discount Program. The study was conducted based on concerns regarding the exponential growth the program through contract pharmacy arrangements. The intent of the GAO study was to make recommendations as to how the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)…
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This past February, I was given the opportunity to attend my first 340B Conference. Our team jumped into preparations on conference culture and potential booth traffic. As we continued researching schedules, I was excited to see for myself what the event would be like. Before I knew it, we had arrived at the beautiful Coronado…
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At the heart of ATRIA 340B’s Third Party Administrative Services is a team of dedicated client representatives that maintain relationships with each of the entities and the respective programs  we manage. When an entity receives their letter from HRSA, our client representatives are tasked with internal communication and methodical organization to meet the audit requests….
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The inaugural ATRIA 340B Forum was held Thursday, May 17th, through Friday, May 18th at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid, NY. The much-anticipated event brought together many of ATRIA 340B’s current third-party administration and consulting clients. Guests enjoyed using the beauty of the Adirondacks as the back drop for thoughtful discussion about the 340B…
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ATRIA 340B by Hudson Headwaters looks forward to our inaugural 340B Forum, to be held this Thursday and Friday in Lake Placid, N.Y. The Forum presents a unique opportunity to facilitate conversation with our various clients, and bring in the perspective of nationally recognized 340B discussion leaders. Get to know our speakers and panelists:  …
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