Bridging Policy to Practice: Navigating the 340B Program

Educational

Moderator Amir Emamifar, who's career spans more than 30 years a clinical pharmacist, leads a panel discussion on the topic "Bridging Policy to Practice: Navigating the 340B Program's Landscape and Embracing Opportunities featuring the following panelist:

Patti Hawkins, PharmD - Interim Administrator for Oncology Services and serves on the clinical faculty at the Union University School of Pharmacy

Christopher Hatwig, MS, RPh, FASHP - President at Apexus

Lisa Scholz, PharmD, MBA, FACHE - Vice President of 340B Enterprise Strategy at AmerisourceBergen

Panelist, Lisa Scholz, Overview of Presentation on "Bridging Policy to Practice: Navigating the 340B Program's Landscape And Embracing Opportunities"

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Identify the key legislative, judicial and administrative challenges of the 340B Program
Discuss health-system leading practices resulting from recent 340B policy updates impacting access, reimbursement, and eligibility
Discuss the solutions and technology capabilities utilized by covered entities to monitor 340B program performance

Latest Videos

View all Videos

Executive Insights

Executive Interview with Anthony Curraro

Jan 15, 2025

Anthony Curraro, the Director of Pharmacy Operations at Mount Sinai in New York City, shares his insights on the challenges and goals of the organization. He emphasizes the importance of addressing drug shortages and the need for effective plans and protocols to ensure drug availability. With a focus on the biosimilar landscape to reduce costs, Anthony also highlights the significance of mentorship and leadership development within the health system. As he manages direct contracting across multiple care sites, he is committed to improving compound production through automation projects.

Executive Insights

Executive Interview - Charlotte Dixon

Jan 15, 2025

Charlotte Dixon, the Chief Strategy Pharmacy Contracting Officer at Ochsner Health System, leads a centralized purchasing team in New Orleans with plans to expand into North Louisiana. Her focus is on modeling cost savings and building initiatives while addressing critical drug shortages, particularly in chemotherapy and IV fluids. Charlotte emphasizes the importance of mentorship, transparency, and strategic partnerships to foster growth among pharmacy leaders.

Executive Insights

Executive Interview with Michele Shaeffer

Dec 02, 2024

Michele Shaeffer, Associate Director of Pharmacy Operations at Jefferson Abington Hospital, shares insights on optimizing pharmacy workflows amidst staffing and medication shortages, highlighting automation and ADC cabinets for improved efficiency and safety. She also emphasizes cross-department collaboration and staff training as essential for addressing these challenges. Looking ahead, she sees innovations in legislation, technology, and industry-wide collaboration as key drivers of progress in tackling systemic issues like drug shortages.