340B Boot Camp—Education for Manufacturers by the HRSA 340B Prime Vendor
September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023
Learn about leading practices for manufacturers in the 340B Drug Pricing Program at the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit, 340B Boot Camp—Education for Manufacturers. Our panel of experts, moderated by HRSA 340B Prime Vendor leaders, will address program challenges for positive outcomes. Panelists include representatives from covered entities, manufacturers, and wholesalers, and an attorney and consultant.
Monday, September 18
1:30–2:15 p.m. CT
Describes core 340B compliance requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturers
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Chris Hatwig, MS, RPh, FASHP
President
Apexus
Moderator
Cathy Gilgore
Associate Principal, Manufacturer Refund Service
Apexus
Panelist
Marcy Imada
Managing Director
Deloitte & Touche
Panelist
Mitesh Ghia
Director, Institutional Contracts, Chargebacks & Rebates
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Panelist
Lisa Scholz
Vice President, 340B Enterprise Strategy, Health System and Government Services
AmerisourceBergen
Monday, September 18
2:15–3:00 p.m. CT
Discusses leading practices for maintaining program integrity and going through the HRSA audit process
Learning Objectives
Moderator
Chad Johnson, PharmD, MBA
Director, 340B Policy and Compliance
Apexus
Panelist
Jennifer Lospinoso
Managing Director & Consulting Lead
Riparian
Panelist
Christopher Schott
Partner
Latham & Watkins
Panelist
Chuck Stubbs, PharmD, MBA, 340B ACE
340B Pharmacist
Intermountain Healthcare
Monday, September 18
3:30–4:15 p.m. CT
Analyzes covered entity 340B inventory management models and manufacturer good-faith inquiries
Learning Objectives
Moderator
Gavin Magaha, PharmD, MS, 340B ACE
Director, 340B Policy and Compliance
Apexus
Panelist
Fern Paul-Aviles, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Assistant Vice President, Pharmacy Population Health Strategy, 340B and Non-acute Pharmacy Services, Division of Pharmacy
Atrium Health
Panelist
Lisa Nelson, PharmD, RPh
Pharmacy Director
Unity Care NW
Panelist
Cathy Burton-Meza
Associate Director, Government Rebates
Gilead Sciences
Monday, September 18
4:15–5:00 p.m. CT
Describes the role of the 340B Prime Vendor Program, managed by Apexus, and resources provided to manufacturers
Learning Objectives
Moderator
Broderick Olson, PharmD, MBA, MS, BCPS
Director, Contract Services, Pharmacy
Apexus
Panelist
Joseph Favatella, PharmD, MBA
Associate Director of Pharmacy
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Panelist
Althea Danzey
Director, Pricing and Contract Operations
Merz Therapeutics
Panelist
Lisa Scholz
Vice President, 340B Enterprise Strategy, Health System and Government Services
AmerisourceBergen
For 340B Prime Vendor Program Partners
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As a contracted supplier partnered with the 340B Prime Vendor Program (PVP), you have confidential and secure access to the PVP participant database, a list of comprehensive data to validate PVP participant eligibility.
Learn how you can use new and improved customized tools on the 340B Prime Vendor Program (PVP) website to identify areas for savings.
The PVP provides educational events customized for manufacturers that offer a broad overview of 340B Program requirements, manufacturer best practices for 340B program implementation shared by peers, and insight into partnerships between suppliers and the Prime Vendor.
A manufacturer curriculum offering essential compliance elements of the 340B Program from the manufacturer’s perspective. Allows you to complete the curriculum at your own pace from your home or office. Users who complete all modules and the course evaluation will receive a statement of completion.
The 340B PVP partners with suppliers; together, they support 340B covered entities’ needs to deliver quality, cost-effective care for our nation’s safety-net providers.
The 340B PVP nationwide distribution network facilitates covered entity product access and compliance.
Partnering as a supplier in the PVP grants you access to the PVP secure website, a password-protected online portal that provides resources for suppliers such as PVP participant lists, templates, tools, and more.
Facilitates refunds to covered entities by sending refunds directly to affected facilities, primarily through its authorized distribution network. This service helps support manufacturers to bring efficiency to the task of processing these refunds.
Download a sample data request list for a HRSA 340B audit.
View all education available for manufacturers and common paths to advance your 340B knowledge. Learn skills commonly needed to fulfill employers' annual 340B training requirements.
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. Apexus Answers, celebrating ten years of service and support.