In a recent guest opinion essay published in the New York Times, Dr. Lindsay Ryan, University of California, argues that end-stage poverty is killing Americans. Dr. Ryan is an associate physician at the University of California, San Francisco, Department of Medicine. It is a safety-net hospital, which Dr. Ryan describes as “institutions that disproportionately serve…
PRESS RELEASE – April 23, 2024 Damien Center, Indiana’s oldest and largest AIDS service organization, has partnered with CV340B to educate the Indiana community about the federal 340B program and its importance through CV340B’s Digital Engagement Campaign, Together with 340B. Launched earlier this month, the ads speak to the potential future impact on American Taxpayers…
Black Pharmacists Advocate for 340B For over 30 years, the federal 340B Drug Pricing program (340B) has enabled covered entities to be the healthcare safety-net for vulnerable Americans. The Los Angeles Sentinel recently published an article by three black pharmacists, Dr. Kenneth Schell, Dr. John Clark, and Dr. Anthony Jackson. In the article, they…
In a recent decision, the US District Court of South Carolina reinforces the original intention of patient definition for 340B covered entities, advocating for a ‘broad’ interpretation. Emphasizing the program’s core mission, the ruling reinforces Congress’ initial intent—to safeguard vulnerable communities from skyrocketing drug costs. This reaffirmation solidifies the program’s commitment to ensuring vital access…
A New Groundbreaking Study Reveals Real-Life Impact, Cost Savings, and Barriers Faced by Underserved Diabetes Patients in Safety-Net Clinics The federal 340B Drug Pricing Program provides discounted drug prices to safety-net entities, enabling them to serve more vulnerable patients. This program has become indispensable with the escalating costs of medications, including high-cost injectable diabetes…
Five Horizons Health Services Provides HIV Prevention in West Alabama & East Mississippi with 340B The 340B Program allows the rural healthcare facility to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical, dental, prevention, behavioral health, testing, and case management services. by Shey Thorn, MPH, Chief of Staff, Five Horizons Health Services October 2023 Five Horizons Health Services…
History of the 340B Program by Januari Fox, Director of Policy & Advocacy, Community Engagement, Prism Health North Texas Administration October 2022 Republished from the Dallas Medical Journal. Find the original article here. A little-known program that establishes pathways of care for underserved communities is under attack by drug manufacturers. Created in 1992, the…