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March 2012 Headlines

340B Hospital Recertification Set for 3rd Week of April & 1st Week of May

March 30, 2012 - Revised dates and other new details emerge in second OPA webinar. Read more

HRSA Seeks Input on 340B Paperwork Burdens

March 29, 2012 - Agency estimates lengths of time it should take to enroll, recertify, and make changes. Read more

New SSI Data Might Affect Hospitals' 340B Eligibility

March 28, 2012 - Medicare managed care days are now counted in a way that will tend to reduce DSH percentages. Read more

CMS Issues Final Rule for Health Insurance Exchanges

March 28, 2012 - Publication coincides with Supreme Court deliberations on health care reform. Read more

Study Gauges 340B Orphan Drug Discount Restriction's Effect

March 19, 2012 - Critical access hospitals spending significantly more on the products than they otherwise would. Read more

HRSA Issues Policy Release on 340B Audits

March 9, 2012 - Some drug manufacturers awaiting OPA go-ahead to commence their own audits. Read more

Additional Details About 340B Hospital Recertification Emerge

March 9, 2012 - Authorizing officials will get emails April 9 or 23 enabling them to certify eligibility. Read more

Influential Lawmakers Request Documents from 340B Stakeholders

March 7, 2012 - Hospitals, prime vendor, and manufacturers asked to answer questions by March 15. Read more