The 340B Program Today and in the Future

Foley Senior Counsel Anil Shankar will present at the American Health Lawyers Association’s webinar titled, “The 340B Program Today and in the Future.” This two-part series will review CMS’ proposed rule to reduce Medicare Part B reimbursement for the 340B program.

Under the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) Proposed Rule for CY 2018 that was released on July 13, 2017, CMS is proposing to reduce Medicare Part B reimbursement for most separately payable drugs that are purchased by hospitals under the prescription drug discount program established under Section 340B of the federal Public Health Service Act (the 340B program).

Part I: Thursday, November 9

Part I of this two-part webinar series is designed to address strategic considerations including status and future of Medicare Part B Payment for hospital outpatient drugs, explore current Congressional oversight and pending/forthcoming legislation, discuss executive Branch Drug Pricing initiatives and 340B, examine evolving Medicaid 340B Actual Acquisition Cost reporting requirements, and review developments in audits and oversight.

Part II: Thursday, November 30

Part II of this two-part webinar series is designed to address legal issues on the operational front including implementation of Medicare Part B payment for hospital outpatient drugs, identifying and coding Medicaid Managed Care claims, explore compliance with Medicaid 340B Actual Acquisition Cost reporting requirements, explain the management of operational legal Issues and common compliance risks, examine approaches to third party contracts for contract pharmacy and 340B program administrators, and review recent Health Resources Service Administration policy changes.

For more information and to register please visit the AHLA website.

CLE

* Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE credit after the program, wherever applicable. Foley & Lardner LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for California MCLE credits by the State Bar of California. Foley & Lardner LLP is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. New York licensed attorneys admitted two years or less are not eligible to earn CLE credit through nontraditional formats. This program is appropriate for experienced New York attorneys only. Certificates of attendance will be distributed to eligible participants approximately 8 weeks after the web conference via email.