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We are pleased to announce the Eighth Annual 340B Coalition Winter Conference, co-hosted by Apexus/340B Prime Vendor Program. The conference is 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.
Mark your calendars now and join us in February to get all the latest information on developments in the 340B program. Topics to include:
- Increased scrutiny of 340B program from Congress and government agencies.
- Implications of Government Accountability Office report for providers, industry and HRSA.
- Upcoming audits from the government and drug manufacturers.
- Growing use of contract pharmacies and how to implement win-win partnerships.
- A closer look how a user fee to fund 340B government operations would work.
- Third party reimbursement trends and efforts by providers to challenge these contracts.
- Implications of reductions in Medicaid reimbursement to 340B providers and efforts to design mutually beneficial arrangements.
- Status of 340B legislation on Capitol Hill including extending 340B pricing to inpatient setting and repeal of orphan drug discount ban.
- Regulation defining scope of orphan drug discount ban.
- Possible congressional hearings on 340B program.
- New guidance from HRSA when drug prices drop to a penny.
There will also be two half-day pre-conference workshops to choose from (1) an introduction to the 340B program and (2) implementing contract pharmacy arrangements and ensuring compliance.
A preliminary agenda at a glance is available at the link below. A more detailed agenda with full session descriptions as well as more information, including how to register, will be available shortly, please check back.
We look forward to seeing you in February!
*Please Note: This event has been rescheduled from the original dates we previously announced. Please note the the new date and location. |
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| Who Should Attend |
- 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
- 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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| Location/Hotel |
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
Reservations: 1-800-HOTEL-DEL
Local Phone: 619-435-6611
Guest Fax: 619-522-8262
The meeting will be held at the historic Hotel del Coronado, located on the beachfront of Coronado Island in beautiful San Diego, CA. A limited number of sleeping rooms have been reserved at the reduced rate of $219.00 (plus applicable taxes) per night for both single and double rooms. Please Note: The resort fee of $25 has been waived for all attendees.
The cut-off date for making reservations under this room block is February 1, 2012. If you would like to get a head-start and make your room reservation now, please call the Hotel del Coronado at 1-800-HOTEL-DEL (1-800-4683-5335). When making your reservation, please mention the "340B Coalition Conference” to receive the discounted rate.
If you prefer to make your room reservation online, please visit our special online reservations page in order to receive our dicounted rate. |
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| COSTS (Payment must be made prior to the conference) |
Pre-Conference Workshop, February 29, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm*
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Main Conference, March 1, 8:30 am to March 2, 12:30 pm
Registration Fees* |
Affiliation |
Main
Conference
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Pre-Conference Workshop
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$
675
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$
749
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Non-Profit Health Care Providers/Government
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$
799
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$
925
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Industry - Health or Pharmacy-Related Companies or Firms, Other Businesses
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$
1449
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$
1625
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$
1349
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$
1525
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*Please note that registration fees
increased
$50, $100, $200 and $200 respectively after January 22, 2012.
**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.snhpa.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 Drug Discount Monitor,
subscribe today and benefit from the discounted registration fee.
More details at www.drugdiscountmonitor.com.
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| exHibition opportunities |
| Don't miss out! This is a great chance for all pharmacy service companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, health insurance plans, IT companies, wholesalers, GPOs, and law/consulting firms to promote your company's services and products in an intimate and relaxed setting. Hundreds of pharmacists and other clinicians, hospital and health center executives, federal, state and local government officials, GPO's, wholesalers, drug company decision makers and other leading health care professionals will be attending this conference. 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 exhibition options as well as opportunities to promote your services on our website. More information on becoming an exhibitor will be available shortly, please check back.
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| Future events |
16th Annual 340B Coalition Conference on Improving Access to
Pharmaceutical Care and Ensuring Compliance with Federal and State Laws
The 16th Annual 340B Coalition Conference will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC on July 9-11, 2012.
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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