340B Insight

This week, we speak with Rodney Whitlock , former legislative staffer for Republicans on Capitol Hill and Jeremy Sharp , a former Capitol Hill and executive branch staffer for Democrats. Rodney and Jeremy discuss with 340B Health’s Kathryn DiBitetto how the incoming Biden administration and new Congress might affect the 340B program. The conversation also discusses what the congressional lame-duck...

For this episode of 340B Insight we speak with Alan Morgan , CEO of the National Rural Health Association. Alan previews National Rural Health Day on November 19, discusses how rural hospitals are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of rural hospitals, the role of 340B to help hospitals stay afloat, and why drug manufacturers attacks on contract pharmacies are detrimental to rural hosp...

In this episode, we speak with Julie Clements , Director of Health and Clinical Affairs at the University of California Office of Federal Government Relations. Clements details why advocating for 340B is critical, how health care professionals can engage in advocacy, and how advocacy has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Importance of Health Care Professionals Advocating For 340B:   Clemen...

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Jessica Tilton, the clinical coordinator for the University of Illinois Health Medication Therapy Management Clinic and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. Jessica discusses the research she and her colleagues have conducted that demonstrates how the clinic is measurab...

In this episode, we speak with Caroline Steinberg , Vice President of Research and Policy Analytics at 340B Health, about research into the 340B program. For more information about 340B Health’s research, you can review the research page on our website. Before the interview, our news segment covers the latest updates on proposed Medicare cuts to 340B hospitals and 340B Health’s Virtual Hill Day la...

In this episode, we spoke with Nicole Shoquist, Chief Pharmacy Officer for JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas. Nicole described the importance of 340B in meeting the needs of patients experiencing homelessness. Nicole describes JPS’s innovative response to care for these patients during the height of the pandemic that included telehealth and new ways to help patients receive their prescriptio...

In this episode we speak with Maureen Testoni , President and CEO for 340B Health, on new 340B policy developments in recent weeks that include a major court decision and drug manufacturer challenges to 340B contract pharmacies. Prior to the interview, we answer a member question on changes this year to the 340B hospital recertification process.  Some key takeaways from the conversation with Testo...

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Jewel Younge , Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy. We invited Jewel on the podcast after she participated in a panel discussion on health care inequalities during the 340B Coalition Virtual Summer Conference i...

In this episode, we speak with Sarah Dodson, the 340B Program Director at Ascension Via Christi , the largest health care provider in Kansas. Sarah talks about her work with the Community Cares Clinic , which provides comprehensive and hands-on care for vulnerable patients.    It’s also been a busy news month for 340B. In our news update segment, we discuss a drug manufacturer’s unprecedented new...

In this episode of 340B Insight we speak with Chuck Beams, executive director of pharmacy services, business development, and government relations at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC), about how the 340B program helps EAMC serve its rural community. We also provide 340B news updates regarding the CMS Medicare Part B cuts to 340B hospitals and new 340B research.  A Diverse Patient Population : EAM...

In this episode, we speak with Tracy Gilmore, 340B specialist at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Tracy discusses her hospital’s experience responding to COVID-19 in a rural community and highlights the lifesaving impact of 340B on Labette Health and its patients. A Strong Hospital for the Local Community : Labette County faces numerous challenges, including high poverty rates and childhood hung...

In this episode, we speak with Mike Bonck, Manager of Pharmaceutical Services for CHI Franciscan Health (CHIFH) in Tacoma, Washington, about the impact of COVID-19 on the US health care system. CHIFH is a system with four DSH hospitals, one rural referral center, and one critical access hospital that participate in the 340B program.  Tacoma is one of the most significantly affected regions of the...

In this episode, we speak with our President and CEO, Maureen Testoni , about the impact of COVID-19 on the 340B program. Maureen has been leading 340B Health since April 2018 and previously served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the organization. Maureen discusses several key issues for the 340B community amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some key discussion topi...

340B Insight is a podcast hosted by 340B Health that provides its members and supporters with timely news updates and discussion around the 340B drug pricing program.    This inaugural episode includes news updates on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services going ahead with a controversial survey of 340B hospitals, and lawmakers on Capitol Hill asking congressional leaders to protect 340B d...

Welcome to 340B Insight! Hosted by 340B Health, the nation’s leading advocate for hospitals participating in the 340B drug pricing program. 340B Insight features the latest news, expert interviews, and answers to your questions. Learn about the ways 340B hospitals use program savings, demonstrate patient health improvements, respond to public health emergencies, and more.