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This event has now concluded, however you can still purchase a CD of the
presentations or a program with all of the conference materials (more details below).
Please join us this July for the 13th Annual 340B Coalition Conference
July 13-15, 2009 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.
Stay tuned to www.340bconferences.org for more details.
If you attended this event and need to view or print any of your registration information or want to download/view the conference presentations, please click here to login. |
Overview |
| 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. |
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| Introduction |
With Senator Obama capturing the White House and Democrats increasing their control over Congress, the legislative and regulatory landscape in Washington will shift dramatically over the next few months, triggering speculation about the impact on the 340B drug discount program. Meanwhile, the Bush Administration is making efforts to publish a host of pending regulations and guidelines, including the possible publication of three notices that would introduce fundamental changes to the 340B program: tightening of the definition of patient, expansion of the number of pharmacies with which covered entities may contract, and enrollment of free-standing children’s hospitals into the program. The 340B Coalition and Apexus/ 340B Prime Vendor Program invite you to attend its 5th annual Winter Conference to learn about and prepare for important 340B changes that covered entities, manufacturers and other 340B stakeholders can expect to see in 2009.
Topics to include:
- Special look at how the 340B and Medicaid rebate programs will be impacted by a new President and Congress
- Legislation to improve integrity of 340B program and to expand program discounts to new entities and inpatient drugs
- Other drug pricing legislation and efforts in Washington to expand pharmaceutical access
- Increased enforcement against 340B overcharging and possibility of more litigation as a result of new federal court decision
- Fate of government’s proposed changes to 340B definition of patient—will tighter restrictions be applied to record keeping, home care, patient referrals, outside prescribers and discharge prescriptions?
- Update on government's proposal to expand the use of contract pharmacies in 340B program
- Update on expansion of 340B program to children's hospitals
- Small roundtables to address specific needs of attendees including guidance on inventory management, stock replacement, patient verification and audit preparation
- Status of legislation to increase Medicaid rebates and 340B discount
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| Who Should Attend |
- Pharmacists, clinic directors and administrators 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
- State Medicaid Pharmacy Directors and Drug Assistance Program Managers
- Part D and Medicare Advantage plans, PBMs, and other insurance companies
- Consultants, attorneys and other compliance experts
- Federal, state and local policy makers and government relations directors
- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) officials and AIDS service organizations
- Other providers of health care for the uninsured and vulnerable populations
Continuing Education Credits for Pharmacists Available! |
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| COSTS (Payment must be made prior to the conference) |
Pre-Conference Workshop, February 2, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm*
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Main Conference, February 3, 8:30 am to February 4, 12:30 pm
Registration Fees** |
Affiliation |
Pre-Conference Workshop
+
Main Conference |
Main
Conference
Only |
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$649
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$599 |
Non-Profit Health Care Providers/Government
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$849 |
$749 |
Industry - Health or Pharmacy-Related Companies or Firms, Other Businesses
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$1549
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$1399 |
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$1449
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$1299 |
*Please note that there will be a welcome dinner
limited to hospitals, SNHPA corporate partners and
Prime Vendor Program suppliers on
Monday, February 2, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the
conference hotel. There will be an additional cost of $50 to
attend
this
event
and registration is required.
**Please note that registration fees
increased
$50, $100, $200 and $200 respectively after January 1, 2009.
***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 at www.safetynetrx.org/public/340b_coalition.cfm.
****If you are unsure whether your organization/company is either a non-profit member of, or contracted supplier of, the 340B Prime Vendor Program, please visit www.340bpvp.com.
If you are not yet a subscriber to the Federal Drug Discount and Compliance Monitor, subscribe today and benefit from the discounted registration fee.
More details at www.drugdiscountmonitor.com
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| Registration |
To register for this event, click on the link below.
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| Conference Program Orders |
If you can not attend the conference but want to stay informed, you can
purchase a conference program or presentations CD by
clicking on the Order Program/CD link below.
Presentations CD (Contains Only Conference Presentations) |
$100 |
Full Conference Program for Government/Non-Profit Health Care Provider (Includes Presentations CD and Other Conference Materials) |
$200 |
Full Conference Program for Industry - Health or Pharmacy-Related Companies or Firms, Other Businesses (Includes Presentations CD and Other Conference Materials) |
$250 |
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(Programs/CDs can be ordered by credit card or check.) |
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| sponsorship/exHibition opportunities |
| Attention pharmacy service companies, consultants, IT companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and other entities providing services and products to 340B stakeholders! Don't miss out on a great chance to promote your company's services and products to hundreds of pharmacists and other clinicians, hospital executives, federal, state and local government officials, GPO's, wholesalers, drug company decision makers and other leading health care professionals in an intimate and relaxed setting. The exhibit area is designed to ensure a high level of traffic that will enable your company to maximize its marketing
investment. There are many exciting sponsorship/exhibition options as well as opportunities to promote your services on our Web site. More information on becoming a sponsor/exhibitor is available the Sponsors/Exhibitors page.
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| Future events |
13th Annual 340B Coalition Conference on Improving Access to
Pharmaceutical Care and Ensuring Compliance with Federal and State Laws
The 13th Annual 340B Coalition Conference will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC on July 13-15, 2009.
Please check www.340bconferences.org for updates on this conference or sign up for our conference notification list below to be notified when more information is available.
If you would like to be notified of future conference on the 340B program, please join our conference notification mailing list (SNHPA members do not need to complete this form). |
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