340B Grantees Fall Conference

340B Boot Camp: Education for Grantees

October 20–22, 2024

Join our executive leaders and subject matter experts from the 340B Prime Vendor Program, managed by Apexus, at these educational and operational sessions:

340B Boot Camp: Education for Grantees, presented by Apexus, the HRSA 340B Program Prime Vendor

Sunday, October 20

1:00–5:00 p.m.

Attend the 340B Boot Camp for comprehensive guided learning about the 340B Program, with a specific focus on community health center and grantee compliance requirements.

Gain an understanding of the statutory areas of the 340B Program:

  • In-depth insights into program eligibility, registration, and recertification
  • Prevention of diversion and duplicate discounts
  • Program oversight in various settings

Register to attend the 340B Grantees Fall Conference and check “Add” to attend the 340B Boot Camp (conference registration is required to attend).

Panelist

Michelle Fox, MBA, CGMS, 340B ACE
340B Compliance Director
Apexus

Panelist

Jangus Whitner, PharmD, MHA, BCACP, 340B ACE
340B Compliance Director
Apexus

Panelist

Lisa Nelson, PharmD, RPh, 340B ACE
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Unitycare Northwest

Panelist

Dominic Mallette, PharmD
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Carolina Health Centers, Inc.

Introduction By

Shelly Dusing Wiest, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, 340B ACE
Senior Vice President, 340B Policy and Compliance
Apexus


Fiscal Track: Basic Fiscal Considerations for Covered Entities

Monday, October 21

11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Gain insights from a general overview and the importance of 340B as a financial driver to support program development. Focus on establishing 340B financial tracking systems and processes and the role of the CFO (and other finance staff) in maintaining a compliant program.

Apexus Panelist

Michelle Fox, MBA, CGMS, 340B ACE
340B Compliance Director
Apexus


Community Health Center Track: Challenges in an Everchanging Landscape

Monday, October 21

11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Dive into 340B issues unique to CHCs, including OPAIS registration issues, BPHC operational site visits, and the sliding fee discount program. Speakers will also provide analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act, its anticipated impact on the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and how these intersect with 340B.

Apexus Panelist

Jangus Whitner, PharmD, MHA, BCACP, 340B ACE
340B Compliance Director
Apexus


Fiscal Track: Fiscal Oversight

Monday, October 21

3:00–4:15 p.m.

Enhance your knowledge of 340B investment, program income reporting, and fiscal oversight of in-house and contract pharmacies. This session is specifically designed for grantees who already possess a basic understanding of fiscal responsibilities within the context of 340B programs.

Apexus Panelist

Michelle Fox, MBA, 340B ACE
340B Compliance Director
Apexus


340B Program Update and the Impact on the 340B Community

Tuesday, October 22

8:45–9:45 a.m.

Join Chris Hatwig, President of Apexus, for an update on the latest changes and challenges in the 340B Program marketplace. Chris will be joined by industry experts Shannon Burger, CEO of Cempa Community Care, and Sue Veer, President and CEO of Carolina Health Centers, Inc., for an engaging panel discussion sharing insights into the impacts of recent changes on covered entities.

Speaker

Chris Hatwig, MS, RPh, FASHP
President
Apexus

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Learn more about how the Prime Vendor supports HRSA and provides value to covered entities. Take charge of your 340B education with online learning and use our webpage resource to search your state’s Medicaid 340B requirements.

340B Education for 340B Grantee Stakeholders

340B University Education Library >

Quickly select your next educational experience by keyword or subject, stakeholder group, and level of 340B knowledge from basic to more advanced topics. Easily choose among in-person events, online courses, and virtual events.

PVP 340B Education Roadmaps >

Build your own training plan or create a roadmap to fulfill employer annual 340B training requirements. Personalize your path to advance your 340B knowledge.

Buyer Resources >

Access Buyer Basics courses to understand how the 340B Program affects drug purchasing. Use the buyer role education roadmap to see all the PVP tools available for buyers.

HRSA FAQs >

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) provided by HRSA to address common 340B Program compliance questions.

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How Can We Help?

All 340B stakeholders have equal access to technical assistance by contacting the Apexus Answers call center. We provide HRSA-aligned answers ranging from basic to complex, via phone 888.340.BPVP (2787), live chat, and email. We are here to help you navigate the 340B Program.