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CMS Publishes 340B Drug Acquisition Cost Survey: Respond by May 15, 2020

On April 24, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized and published a survey intended to capture the actual amounts paid by 340B covered entities (excluding critical access hospitals) for 340B drugs. CMS then intends to use the data collected from the survey to adjust the Medicare Part B reimbursement rate for 340B … Continue Reading

Interesting 340B Takeaways from 2020 OPPS Proposed Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) “respectfully disagreed” with a recent federal district court’s “understanding of the scope of CMS’ adjustment authority” in making cuts to Medicare Part B reimbursement for drugs purchased through the 340B program, saying it plans to continue its 28.5 percent reduction in reimbursement while it pursues an appeal … Continue Reading

We’re 340Back! Review of Major Developments to the 340B Program

It’s been a roller coaster two years for the 340B Program, and we are now back to review some of the major developments and program changes during this time. On the highest level, despite a flurry of proposed legislative action, the 340B Program remains largely unchanged from where it stood prior to 2017. As covered … Continue Reading

How Much Will You Pay for an Inaccurate 340B Ceiling Price?

Under the authority granted it by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is moving forward to laying the groundwork for imposing civil monetary penalties on manufacturers that overcharge covered entities under the 340B Program. HRSA has submitted its second Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding calculation and verification … Continue Reading
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