This conference has now concluded, however you can still purchase a CD of the presentations or a binder of all of the conference materials (more details below).  Please join us next year for the 11th Annual 340B Coalition Conference
July 23-25, 2007 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.
Stay tuned to www.340bconferences.org for more details.

A conference designed for health care providers, the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacies, pharmacy service companies, government agencies, and other entities concerned about providing quality pharmaceutical care to low income and vulnerable populations while ensuring compliance with drug pricing laws.

This event is hosted by the 340B Coalition, a group of over a dozen national associations that represent more than 12,000 health care providers and programs participating in the Federal 340B drug discount program.  You will hear from key government officials who help implement the 340B and Medicaid drug rebate programs, including representatives from the Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and State Medicaid agencies.  You will also hear from the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other government agencies about the latest investigatory and enforcement initiatives affecting 340B and Medicaid.  Other speakers will include distinguished members of Congress and important legislative staff members who have played a role in implementation of the 340B program and other key pharmaceutical programs such as Medicare Part D and the Medicaid rebate program.

This conference is unparalleled in providing timely information and relevant strategies for providers, government agencies, and industry on how to expand access to comprehensive pharmaceutical care, while complying with the complex array of drug pricing laws at both the Federal and State levels.  For example, the long-awaited revisions to the 340B patient definition guidelines may be published before July, and we plan to discuss and provide feedback in this area.  Upcoming guidelines that would allow the use of multiple contract pharmacies will also be addressed.  Also on the agenda is a discussion of the much-anticipated follow-up report by the HHS OIG that will address whether 340B providers are being overcharged for 340B drugs.  You will also receive an update on Federal investigations into allegations of drug diversion and learn how to prevent diversion.

In addition, we plan to devote several sessions at the conference to the future of pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs (PAPs) as well as the status of the Medicare Part D program.  Both of these programs are key components to pharmaceutical access and we will provide the latest information about the implementation of Part D as well as the changing landscape of PAPs.

There will be continuing education credits for pharmacists.

• Pharmacists and clinic directors at institutions providing care to low-income and uninsured populations
• Pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, GPO and pharmacy service industries
• Retail, chain pharmacies, and other providers that contract with 340B entities
• Part D and Medicare Advantage plans, PBMs, and other insurance companies
• State Medicaid Pharmacy Directors and Drug Assistance Program Managers
• AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) officials
• AIDS service organizations
• Consultants, attorneys and other compliance experts
• Federal, state and local policy makers and government relations directors
• Other providers of health care for the uninsured and vulnerable populations

 Agenda

View the preliminary agenda.

Continuing Education Credits for Pharmacists Available!

 Costs (Payment must be made prior to the conference)

Pre-Conference Workshop, July 17, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (includes lunch)
and
Main Conference, July 17, 1:30 pm to July 19, 2:00 pm

Note: When registering you will have the option to select
whether you want to attend a pre-conference workshop.

*Please note that the early bird rates expired on June 9th and full registration rates are now in effect.

**If you are unsure as to whether your institution is part of a 340B Coalition organization, please view the list of current 340B Coalition members.

If you are not yet a subscriber to the Drug Discount Monitor,
subscribe today and benefit from the discounted registration fee.
For more information about the Monitor, please visit www.drugdiscountmonitor.com

To register for this event, click on the link below.

Register Now!

If you could not attend the conference but want to stay informed, you can
purchase a conference binder or presentations CD by
clicking on the Order Binder/CD link below.

(Binders/CDs can be ordered by credit card or check.)

Should you have any questions regarding the logistics or content of the conference, please contact Laurinda Dennis by e-mail at laurinda.dennis@phpcrx.org, or by phone at (202) 552-5854.

Conference Attire: Business Casual

If you would like to be notified of future conference on the 340B program, please join our conference notification mailing list (PHPC members do not need to complete this form).