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340B Insight provides members and supporters of 340B Health with timely updates and discussions about the 340B drug pricing program. The podcast helps listeners stay current with and learn more about 340B to help them serve their patients and communities and remain compliant. We publish new episodes twice a month, with news reports and in-depth interviews with leading health care practitioners, policy and legal experts, public policymakers, and our expert staff.
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April 14, 2025
<p>Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) audits of hospitals play a key role in ensuring compliance with 340B rules and regulations. In this episode, Dave Lacknauth, executive director of pharmacy services at Broward Health in Fort. Lauderdale, Fla., joins us to discuss the importance of taking a proactive, comprehensive approach to audit readiness with the goal of ensuring clean audit results. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compliance protects 340B access</strong></p><p>Being prepared for HRSA audits serves a crucial function that ultimately benefits the patients whom hospitals serve, Lacknauth explains. Maintaining the integrity of 340B means protecting access to 340B savings that hospitals can invest in crucial care for community members that need it. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Continuous audit readiness</strong></p><p>Lacknauth discusses how Broward Health maintains audit readiness by conducting internal audits, bringing in external consultants, and identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. A robust system of internal reviews means that when HRSA comes knocking, Broward Health is already prepared. This was evident after a recent audit of one of the system’s hospitals that resulted in zero recommendations for improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Organization, resources, transparency are key</strong></p><p>Preparing for audits requires a health system to invest time and resources, but Lacknauth stresses that these investments pay off. Engaging a comprehensive team from various departments in the audit readiness process allows for a health system to have the appropriate level of responsiveness and transparency during a HRSA audit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ol><li><a href="https://www.340bhealth.org/members/member-tools/member-news/nebraska-is-12th-state-to-enact-contract-pharmacy-protections/">Nebraska Is 12th State To Enact Contract Pharmacy Protections</a></li><li><a href="https://www.340bhealth.org/members/member-tools/member-news/idaho-becomes-fourth-state-to-mandate-340b-reports-from-hospitals/">Idaho Becomes Fourth State To Mandate 340B Reports From Hospitals</a></li></ol>
March 31, 2025
<p>Artificial intelligence continues to impact industries, including pharmacy and 340B. As hospitals and health systems consider adopting AI, we spoke with Kristin Chupka, the 340B program system director for Dartmouth Health, who shares her experience launching this initiative there and considerations for entities seeking to do the same. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>AI, automation, and how they can support 340B</strong></p><p>Chupka distinguishes that AI is like a machine learning and making decisions depending on what it is taught. Automation, although similar to AI, does not make decisions. Both can systematize processes and with the help of guardrails, enable pharmacists to dedicate more time to patient care. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Opportunities and considerations </strong></p><p>The novelty of AI promises an opportunity for 340B teams that can consider and correct its potential pitfalls. Chupka explains that as with any emerging technology, it is best to start slowly, teach the algorithm, and consistently check in to ensure accuracy and ethical considerations. This approach can limit errors and inspire confidence as time goes on. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What entities can learn from Dartmouth Health? </strong></p><p>The Dartmouth Health team has explored how AI can help with budgeting, modeling, and auditing, always double-checking work to avoid errors. Because a fully staffed team is required for this, Chupka reassures that AI has not affected staffing. If anything, Chupka says AI is a tool to assist in compliance. </p><p><br></p><p>Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast <a href="http://www.340bpodcast.org/">website</a>. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our <a href="http://www.340bhealth.org/">homepage</a>. If you have any questions you’d like us to cover in this podcast, email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </p><p><br>Resources:</p><ol><li><a href="https://www.340bhealth.org/members/member-tools/member-news/bulletin-issue-march-18-2025/rebate-lawsuits-J/">340B Health, Member Hospitals Ask Court To Throw Out Drugmaker Rebate Lawsuits</a>)</li></ol>
March 17, 2025
<p>Hospital clinical pharmacies play a key role in ensuring patients are taking medications effectively and supporting other providers who are managing their care. Mark Riggle, the assistant chief pharmacy officer at UC Davis Health, explains how 340B helps make this direct care and ancillary support possible.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Clinical pharmacies are a bridge between providers and patients</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Riggle says clinical pharmacy teams serve as drug experts that can help teach patients about potential side effects and how to take their medications properly. But these teams also can take the lead on supporting other providers on refills, prior authorizations, financial assistance, and more. That allows the other providers to focus less on those processes and more on providing medical care to the patients. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>In-house pharmacies can improve patient care and generate revenue</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Using an in-house clinical pharmacy has benefits for both patients and the hospital. Riggle notes that keeping prescriptions and pharmacy support in-house can enable hospitals to keep better track of patients’ health and identify if there are issues or questions with certain medications. At the same time, it generates revenue and 340B savings that support even more hospital services and improve patient health outcomes even more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ramping up clinical pharmacy services and overcoming barriers can take time</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Riggle says expanding clinical pharmacy initiatives at UC Davis Health has come with some challenges. It took years to roll out a refill program for all the providers who needed that support, and achieving success with a prior authorization program involved an evaluation of workflows to improve efficiency. But he noted that hospital pharmacists can present a value proposition to their leaders for how investing in 340B-supported clinical pharmacy services can be worth it to improve care quality and provider satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ol><li><a href="https://www.340bhealth.org/members/member-tools/member-news/federal-judge-allows-340b-health-member-hospitals-to-intervene-in-rebate-lawsuits/">Federal Judge Allows 340B Health, Member Hospitals To Intervene in Rebate Lawsuits</a></li></ol>
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