340B Insight

It’s that time of year again to make sure your health system or hospital has everything it needs for the 340B recertification period. 340B Health Vice President of Pharmacy Services Steven Miller returns to the podcast to discuss what is new this year for the recertification process, go over the recertification steps, and provide best practices to recertify without any errors.

Show Notes

It’s that time of year again to make sure your health system or hospital has everything it needs for the 340B recertification period. 340B Health Vice President of Pharmacy Services Steven Miller returns to the podcast to discuss what is new this year for the recertification process, go over the recertification steps, and provide best practices to recertify without any errors. 

What’s New for Recertification 
Steve shares the dates that recertification will take place this year and two significant changes from recent years that hospitals need to know. 

The Recertification Process
Steve explains the step-by-step process hospitals must go through to confirm and validate the accuracy of their information and submit to the Health Resources & Services Administration. 

Eligibility Criteria for Recertification
Steve discusses the specific criteria hospitals must meet to qualify for recertification, the importance of the Medicare cost report and the Medicaid Exclusion File for recertification, and when hospitals need to start preparing for recertification. 

Best Practices and Resources 
Steve shares common errors, recommendations, and best practices for recertification. He also lists resources 340B Health members can use to prepare for recertification and registration, including 340B Health’s upcoming webinar. 

Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you’d like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.

Resources 
  1. Report: 340B DSH Hospitals Increased Uncompensated Care in 2020 Despite Significant Financial Stress
  2. Report: 340B Hospitals Provide Care for High Percentages of Historically Underserved Patients 
  3. 340B Health Webinars for Members 
  4. 340B Health 340B Registration and Recertification Resources 

Creators & Guests

Host
Myles Goldman
Editor
Ismael Balderas Wong
Producer
Laura Krebs

What is 340B Insight?

340B Insight provides members and supporters of 340B Health with timely updates and discussions about the 340B drug pricing program. The podcast helps listeners stay current with and learn more about 340B to help them serve their patients and communities and remain compliant. We publish new episodes twice a month, with news reports and in-depth interviews with leading health care practitioners, policy and legal experts, public policymakers, and our expert staff.