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Health Care Law Matters
HHS Issues ‘Last Call’ for Provider Relief Funds – Apply by Nov. 6 for Share of $20 Billion Distribution
An additional $20 billion in “Provider Relief Funds” is being made available pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act through a “Phase 3” General Distribution. However,…
Healthcare Law Blog
Maneuvers on the 340B Drug Pricing Program Battlefield: Duplicate Discounts and Contract Pharmacies
In a December 12, 2017 Advisory Board article, “The 340B drug pricing controversy, explained,” Scott Orwig wrote, “the 340B Drug Pricing Program is one of the most contentious issues in…
Medicaid and the Law
The 340B Contract Pharmacy Saga
We are back again with another 340B post. The 340B program has recently been a regular feature on the blog in the context of ongoing litigation discussed here and here.…
Pharmacy & Healthcare Legal Blog
Manufacturers exiting 340b program
Since the inception of the 340b program, drug manufacturers have been attempting to curtail it to avoid offering discounts or to prevent double discounts (which occurs when a 340b drug…
Medicaid and the Law
CMS Prevails in Litigation Challenging Pricing Policy for 340B Drugs
We’ve written before about the 340B program, which allows some health service providers that treat low-income patients to purchase outpatient prescription drugs at deeply discounted prices. It’s related (at least…
To Be or Not to 340B Blog
Notice to Covered Entities: Manufacturer Seeking 340B Claims Data
By Brenda Maloney Shafer, Richard Davis
While we addressed recent wins for 340B covered entities concerning manufacturer transparency in a previous article, Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corp. ("Merck" or "Manufacturer") now appears to seek its own…
Privacy World
Court Punts Breach of Privacy Lawsuit in a Sweeping Defense Victory
By Squire Patton Boggs, Angelo Carosio
Can you remember the last time you were able to get your prescription medication from the drug store without giving your name, home address and/or date of birth? What about…
Banking Law Update
Financial Institutions . . . In the News
Hundreds of business owners filing federal aid applications with lenders. (Portland Press Herald 4.6.2020) Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw cautions to be careful of scammers. (Central Maine 4.6.2020) New Dimensions…
To Be or Not to 340B Blog
HRSA Unveils New 340B Flexibilities During COVID-19 Crisis
By Brenda Maloney Shafer, Richard Davis
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, the Health Resources & Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs (HRSA OPA) has taken unprecedented steps to provide 340B Program participants with additional…
To Be or Not to 340B Blog
GAO Report Suggests Increased Oversight of 340B Program
By Brenda Maloney Shafer, Richard Davis
On January 10, 2020, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report which "found weaknesses in the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) oversight [of the 340B Program] that may result in some…