Purchasing Office Hours

Purchasing Office Hours is a 340B University online event in which participants watch an educational video then attend a live meeting for open discussion. The live session allows attendees to ask questions and discuss operational challenges with peers and subject matter experts. Capacity is limited to provide maximum peer-to-peer interaction.

Individuals who have a role in purchasing 340B drugs must be knowledgeable about program compliance elements for 340B-related decision making in their day-to-day workflows. The purpose of Purchasing Office Hours is to provide an overview of key elements regarding both compliance and stewardship in 340B drugs, assign actionable follow-up items to apply at your organization, and facilitate an open Q&A session for you to engage with peers and experienced faculty on operational topics.

Join us to better understand WAC purchases for 340B Compliance.

Workshop Objectives:

• Describe reasons why products may be purchased on a WAC account, including purchases to support compliance with the GPO prohibition
• Review processes to identify which WAC purchases may need further investigation
• Analyze compliant WAC account purchases for potential savings opportunities

Participants will learn about the workshop concepts by viewing a 20-minute video on their own before the session. A worksheet is also included in the pre-work to help participants think through their operation and bring questions to the discussion group. Participants are expected to come prepared to discuss course concepts and raise questions. Course materials are sent out about a week in advance of the event.

Individuals who have a role in purchasing 340B drugs must be knowledgeable about program compliance elements for 340B-related decision making in their day-to-day workflows. The purpose of Purchasing Office Hours is to provide an overview of key elements regarding both compliance and stewardship in 340B drugs, assign actionable follow-up items to apply at your organization, and facilitate an open Q&A session for you to engage with peers and experienced faculty on operational topics.

Three Steps to Participate:

Enroll in one of the Office Hours sessions based on your availability.

View the educational video and complete the worksheet before your scheduled Office Hours meeting (video/worksheet will be emailed approximately one week prior to the meeting).

Participate in Office Hours at your scheduled time by asking questions and discussing your experiences with peers.

Participant Knowledge Level:

Intermediate, with direct experience purchasing 340B drugs