Best 340B Health Podcasts (2024)

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340B ACCESS Act Aims to Clarify Contract Pharmacy Role in Drug Discount Program 8:01

16d ago8:01

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“The 340B Drug Discount Program is the second largest government pharmaceutical program based on net drug spending and is only behind Medicare Part D. It's been the subject of a lot of legislation and hearings in Congress because of its growth and because of the confusion over contract pharmacies.” In this episode of Complications: Health Policy Un…

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C-340B-O Edition 10:50

25d ago10:50

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Senate Appropriations Timing AnnouncedDrug Patent Bill Receives Favorable CBO ScoreSenate Dems Release Bill to Address L&D Unit ClosuresHouse Dems Push Administration to Improve Transparency of ERISA Plan Benefit DenialsCBO Releases Updated Data on 340B SpendingCMS to Discontinue Change Accelerated Payment ProgramFDA Releases Draft Interchangeabili…

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States Make Big Moves With 340B Policy 16:49

5d ago16:49

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While significant 340B actions have happened at the federal level, state legislatures also have made big moves in the world of 340B so far this year. We are joined by Amanda Sellers Smith, 340B Health’s legal counsel, to explain more. More states ban drug company restrictions on 340B contract pharmacies Following the lead of Arkansas and Louisiana,…

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Good, Not Great Edition 11:25

5d ago11:25

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President Signs Parkinson’s Bill into LawSen. Cassidy Urges Agency Compliance with Chevron DecisionGOP Committee Chairs Investigate ACA Plan FraudPOTUS, Sen. Sanders Pen Drug Pricing Op-EdJudge Partially Blocks FTC’s Ban on Noncompete AgreementsCongressional Retirements and Resignationsand more...By Health on the Hill

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A Closer Look: NIH Reform Recommendations In Congress 13:35

8d ago13:35

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been under scrutiny since COVID-19, so it is not surprising that members of Congress have released NIH reform initiatives. In this episode of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, host Stephanie Kennan provides a summary of NIH reform recommendations, starting with the white paper released by Republican…

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Elect to Defer Edition 21:54

16d ago21:54

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SCOTUS Overturns Chevron DoctrineAppropriations UpdateWays & Means Committee Advances Four Health BillsEnergy & Commerce Committee Cancels MarkupLawmakers Urge Oversight of AI in Medicare AdvantageBIOSECURE Receives Favorable CBO ScoreAnalysts Score Impact of Making Permanent Enhanced Affordable Care Act Tax CreditsCMS Issues Proposed Rule on Suspe…

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A Key Federal Court Ruling on 340B 20:46

19d ago20:46

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The world of 340B has seen significant developments on the state and national levels in recent months. A second federal appeals court decision on 340B contract pharmacies came down in recent weeks, a new bill in Congress threatens to impose significant restrictions on hospital participation in 340B program, and more states move to protect covered e…

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Health Care–Based Voter Registration: A New Venue to Increase Voter Participation 17:29

22d ago17:29

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More than 50 million adults in the US are eligible to vote but not registered. Alister F. Martin, MD, MPP, of Harvard University, and Katherine McCabe, PhD, of Rutgers University speak with JAMA Health Forum Editor John Ayanian, MD, MPP, and Deputy Editor Melinda Buntin, PhD, about a program to register new voters in health care settings that has e…

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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Medicare’s Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments 5:30

26d ago5:30

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In 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments related to Medicare’s Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments. Now that issue is before the court again. In this episode of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, host Stephanie Kennan discusses an upcoming SCOTUS case involving hospitals and the Department of Health and Human Servic…

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Cradle to Graves Edition 14:39

1M ago14:39

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House Passes NDAASenate Republicans Block Vote on IVF BillFiscal Year 2025 Appropriations UpdateEnergy & Commerce Committee Advances 13 Health BillsHouse Panel Solicits Feedback on Proposed NIH ReformsNovo Nordisk Executive Agrees to Testify Before HELP CommitteeMedPAC, MACPAC Release June Reports to CongressDEA Telemedicine Regulation Under OMB Re…

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Contraception Objection Edition 12:21

1M ago12:21

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House Passes First FY 2025 Appropriations BillSenate Republicans Block Vote on Contraception BillSen. Wyden Urges HHS to Strengthen Health Sector CybersecurityDemocrats Press for Release of Mental Health Parity Final RuleGAO Provides Status Update on HHS RecommendationsTexas Congresswoman Announces Cancer DiagnosisMenendez Files to Run as Independe…

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How To Navigate the 340B ADR Process 21:29

1M ago21:29

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The finalized 340B administrative dispute resolution (ADR) rule is set to go into effect on June 18 and will create a process to settle certain disputes between covered entities and drug manufacturers. But what should covered entities know about this process before it launches? Jason Reddish, a 340B expert with the Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville he…

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Ep. 59 - Revolutionizing Research With Pride - With Ebony Phillips 50:28

2M ago50:28

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We're back for another episode centered on medical research here at Howard Brown Health. How does it happen and what are we working on? To learn more about research, visit our website. You can visit medicaltrials.gov to learn more about what medical trials are on-going and if you might qualify.By Howard Brown Health

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Scott's Shot Edition 15:25

2M ago15:25

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Energy & Commerce Committee Advances Data Privacy BillSenate to Vote on Reproductive Rights LegislationHouse Appropriators Adopt Topline Spending LevelsSenators Urge Strong Support for NIH in FY 2025 AppropriationsFinance Members Drafting Bipartisan GME BillReps. Buchanan, Moore Launch New Preventive Health CaucusSen. Rick Scott to Run for Senate G…

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New Medicaid Rule Promotes Transparency and Should Improve Quality of Care 9:17

2M ago9:17

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Medicaid is complicated. In this episode of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, host Stephanie Kennan discusses the newly finalized regulations concerning Medicaid, specifically as they pertain to the Managed Care Rule. These new regulations aim to increase transparency and improve access in states' Medicaid programs. Key points discussed inclu…

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Fresh Cut Edition 16:09

2M ago16:09

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House Appropriators Release Preliminary Top-Line Spending AmountsEnergy & Commerce Subcommittee Advances 21 Health Care BillsHouse BIOSECURE Bill Advances Out of CommitteeFAA Reauthorization Includes Possible Change to Organ Transportation Policy, Updates to In-Flight Emergency Medical KitsFinance Committee Leaders Release White Paper on Physician …

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New CMS Guidelines for Drug Price Negotiation 9:04

2M ago9:04

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The Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) recently released new guidelines that will affect the Medicare drug price negotiation process beginning in 2026. In this episode of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, host Stephanie Kennan provides a summary of the new CMS guidelines, including the new requirements for drug manufacturers and Pa…

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How 340B Savings Can Help Hospitals Take Their Care on the Road 21:53

2M ago21:53

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Hospitals throughout the U.S. use their 340B savings in innovative ways to care for their patients in need. In some cases, they can take that care outside the walls of the hospital to meet patients where they learn, live, and play. We speak with Heather Armstrong with Comanche County Medical Center in central Texas to tell us how her health system …

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They Like Mike Edition 16:12

2M ago16:12

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Survives Motion to VacateWays and Means Committee Marks Up Telehealth, Rural Health Legislation Sen. Marshall Previews Reintroduction of Prior Authorization BillRep. Comer Urges Use of Spending Bills to Gain Compliance with Oversight RequestsEnergy & Commerce Committee Republicans Question ASPR’s Management of SNSReps. Bl…

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Musical Chairs Edition 17:54

2M ago17:54

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Reps. Greene, Massie to Trigger Motion to Vacate VoteHouse Passes Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing ActSenate Passes Minority Health Resolution, Considers Health Professional ShortagesSenate Finance Leaders Release Proposal Aimed at Drug ShortagesWays and Means Expected to Markup Telehealth LegislationSen. Klobuchar Requests Investigation in…

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Differences in Services Provided at Public and Nonprofit Hospitals Related to the 340B Drug Discount Program 17:10

3M ago17:10

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JAMA Health Forum Editor John Ayanian, MD, MPP, speaks with Kelsey M. Owsley, PhD, of the University of Arkansas, and Sayeh Nikay, PhD, MPH, of the University of Minnesota, about how the 340B drug discount program influences the services offered by public and nonprofit hospitals. They also discuss new state policies and proposed federal policies to…

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Switcheroo Scams: Stopping Unauthorized Health Plan Switching 5:44

3M ago5:44

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Recently, some consumers have found that their health plans had been changed without their knowledge, impacting their coverage and their finances. In this episode of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, host Stephanie Kennan explores unauthorized plan switching related to Affordable Care Act health plans. Consumers are being unknowingly switched…

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Ep. 58 - 340B - The Most Important Healthcare Concept You've Never Heard Of 1:15:42

3M ago1:15:42

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Take a deep dive with us about the 340B Federal Funding Program, what it does, why it matters, and how our Diabetes Care Team navigate it! Find your elected officials here. Learn more about the Diabetes Care Team here. Learn about the Center for Education, Research, and Advocacy.By Howard Brown Health

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The Potential of 340B Optimization 19:41

3M ago19:41

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340B savings can help hospitals and other covered entities better serve patients and improve their health outcomes. But how can these entities make the best use of 340B funds for their institutions? We sat down with Matt Webber, director of pharmacy business at Novant Health based in North Carolina, to learn more. 340B optimization strategies One w…

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Throwing Weight Around Edition 10:40

3M ago10:40

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House Budget Leadership Requests GAO Review of CMMISen. Sanders Opens Investigation into Weight-Loss Drug PricingRep. Cole Announces Appropriations Deadline and Updates to Earmarking ProcessNJ Rep. Donald Payne Dies Following Heart AttackWHO Finds Widespread Overuse of Antibiotics During COVID Pandemicand more...…

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“Looking Back” on the CRA’s Impact on Healthcare Rules 7:59

3M ago7:59

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The Congressional Review Act has been used to overturn 20 rules since it was enacted. Will a Biden administration healthcare rule be next? In this episode of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, host Stephanie Kennan explores the intricacies of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) and its significance for healthcare policy. She explains how the CR…

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A Change of Heart Edition 12:33

3M ago12:33

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Energy & Commerce Schedules Hearing on Change Healthcare CyberattackSen. Cassidy Questions FDA Oversight of Clinical Decision Support SoftwareRep. Buchanan Asks MedPAC to Rethink Approach to Digital Health ToolsDemocratic Senators Raise Concerns With Levemir DiscontinuationGAO Releases New Report on State PBM RegulationsCBO Releases Analysis of Med…

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New Federal and State Legislative Movement on 340B 21:51

3M ago21:51

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The 340B community has seen major activity on several fronts since the start of 2024 – the introduction of new legislation on Capitol Hill, movement on legislation in the states, and key developments in the courts. 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni returns to the show to help us make sense of these developments and how they might affect…

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Tom's Turn Edition 11:17

3M ago11:17

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Rep. Tom Cole Selected to Chair Appropriations CommitteeEnergy & Commerce Announces Subcommittee Assignment ChangesSen. Sanders Proposes Long-COVID MoonshotSen. Grassley Calls on HHS to Strengthen Cybersecurity EffortsSecretary Becerra Considering CA Gubernatorial Bidand more...By Health on the Hill

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Corporate Practice of Medicine: New Relevance in a Changing World 28:55

3M ago28:55

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In this two-part Triage series, Gina Bertolini, Stephen Page, and Sarah Staples-Carlton discuss an old health care regulatory doctrine that has new relevance in a post-COVID world, where the delivery of care via telemedicine and other remote models has become heavily adopted: Corporate Practice of Medicine, or “CPOM.” As more and more health care c…

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Equity in Privacy Edition 15:21

3M ago15:21

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Bipartisan Privacy Rights Draft ReleasedRep. Aderholt Presses for Budget Reforms Before Vote on New Appropriations LeaderCMS Finalizes 2025 MA Payment UpdateHHS Releases Drug Shortages White PaperHSGAC Chairman Seeks Information on Private Equity Impact on ER CareE&C GOP Requests GAO Report on NIH Handling of National Security ConcernsRep. Grijalva…

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Measuring Medicaid Enrollment More Accurately to Guide Post–COVID-19 Pandemic Policy 19:09

3M ago19:09

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Benjamin D. Sommers, MD, PhD, of Harvard University, speaks with JAMA Health Forum Editor John Ayanian, MD, MPP, and Deputy Editor Melinda Buntin, PhD, about differences in Medicaid enrollment as measured in surveys and administrative data. These differences have implications for estimating coverage now that the federal policy of continuous Medicai…

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What's Left on Congress' Healthcare To-Do List 8:37

4M ago8:37

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Congress has a number of important healthcare issues currently pending, but whether any get resolved before the end of the term is still to be seen. In this episode of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, Stephanie Kennan explores key healthcare policy issues before Congress, including PBM reform, healthcare transparency, cybersecurity, insulin …

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Health System Cybersecurity Risks: Part Two 22:49

4M ago22:49

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In this two-part Triage series, Gina Bertolini, Sarah Carlins, and Jianne McDonald analyze two recent HHS initiatives that address cybersecurity risks to hospitals and health systems nationwide. Cybersecurity events involving our nation’s health care providers have precipitously risen in the past five years. The Department of Health and Human Servi…

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Clinical Trial Edition 9:58

4M ago9:58

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GAO Releases Report on Federal Improper PaymentsSens. Wyden, Grassley Seek Details on UNOS Data BreachSens. Markey, Warren Push for Field Hearing on For-Profit Health CompaniesDems Comment on Abortion, EMTALA in Amicus BriefWhite House Releases Memo on Use of AICongressional Retirements and Resignationsand more...…

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Health System Cybersecurity Risks: Part One 11:23

4M ago11:23

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In this two-part Triage series, Gina Bertolini, Sarah Carlins, and Jianne McDonald analyze two recent HHS initiatives that address cybersecurity risks to hospitals and health systems nationwide. Cybersecurity events involving our nation’s health care providers have precipitously risen in the past five years. The Department of Health and Human Servi…

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How To Prevent 340B Duplicate Discounts 22:34

4M ago22:34

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One of the most important elements of 340B compliance is preventing duplicate discounts. Ensuring there are no duplicate discounts is high on the list of compliance concerns for covered entities, and it is one of the major items that 340B auditors look for. But how do these entities ensure they stay compliant? On this episode, we speak to Melissa B…

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Marj and In Charge Edition 14:05

4M ago14:05

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Congress Wraps Up FY2024 AppropriationsHouse Passes Preventive Health Savings ActEnergy & Commerce Advances 17 Health BillsDemocrats Push CFPB to Revise Handling of Medical DebtSens. Warren, Rubio Press DoD on Pharmaceutical Supply ChainBipartisan Investigation into High-Risk Research AnnouncedSenate Dems Comment on Pandemic Accord NegotiationsCong…

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Navigating AI in Healthcare: Legislative and Regulatory Updates 10:03

4M ago10:03

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Artificial intelligence continues to be a focus for Congress and federal agencies. Are you keeping up with the latest developments that impact the healthcare sector? In episode 22 of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, host Stephanie Kennan provides updates on legislative and regulatory affairs concerning artificial intelligence. With the forma…

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Bang for Your Buck Edition 19:14

4M ago19:14

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President Biden Releases FY 2025 Budget ProposalHHS FY 2024 Funding Deadline ApproachesSen. Lankford Blocks VA IVF LegislationEnergy & Commerce Health Sub Advances 19 BillsSen. Hassan Urges UnitedHealth to Better Support Providers Impacted by CyberattackFinance, HELP Committee Leadership Push Agencies to Address Surprise Patient Costs Sen. Cassidy …

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SOTU Speak Edition 20:00

4M ago20:00

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***A previous version of this podcast stated that Sen. Bob Menendez had announced his retirement. We regret the error.***President Biden Delivers State of the Union AddressGovernment Funding Package Signed With Medicare Physician Payment ProvisionCMS Announces Advanced Payments in Response to Clearinghouse CyberattackHouse Passes Seven Health Bills…

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How Do 340B Child Site Eligibility Changes Affect Hospitals? 16:29

4M ago16:29

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340B hospitals can register certain outpatient locations with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) as 340B child sites, which allows them to use 340B drugs. HRSA recently announced some changes to how it had been determining this eligibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency. How have these changes affected 340B hospitals…

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Chevron, Abortion, and Misinformation: What’s On The SCOTUS Docket and Implications for the Healthcare Sector 7:52

4M ago7:52

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What does fishing have to do with healthcare? Currently before SCOTUS is Loper Bright Enterprises, a case involving federal oversight of herring fishing which could impact the government's regulatory power broadly and thus, the healthcare sector. In episode 21 of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, host Stephanie Kennan explores Loper Bright En…

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Highlights from FDA Regulatory Developments in Clinical Trials: 2023 Recap and 2024 Forecast 15:54

4M ago15:54

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In this episode, Rebecca Schaefer, Michael Hinckle, and Elisabeth Lewis summarize FDA regulatory developments from 2023 and what to expect in 2024 as it relates to clinical research. They discuss the significance of the decentralized clinical trials guidance documents, highlights of the Informed Consent Guidance document, the impacts of FDA’s final…

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Grass is Always Greener Edition 16:19

5M ago16:19

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Congress Extends Government FundingCongress Reaches Deal on Six Appropriations Bills and Health ProvisionsHouse to Vote on Health Bills This WeekSen. Mitch McConnell to Step Down from Senate LeadershipLawmakers Respond to Alabama Embryo RulingSen. Grassley Releases Updates on FTC’s PBM InvestigationAI Work Group Considers Role of Medicare/Medicaid …

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Comparing Home Health Services in Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage 16:16

5M ago16:16

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JAMA Health Forum Editor John Ayanian, MD, MPP, and Deputy Editor Melinda Buntin, PhD, speak with Rachel A. Prusynski, DPT, PhD, of the University of Washington about differences in the use and outcomes of home health services provided to beneficiaries in traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Related Content: Differences in Home Health Servi…

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How To Get Through a 340B Audit 16:15

5M ago16:15

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The Health Resources & Services Administration audits 200 covered entities each year for compliance with 340B rules. We speak with Mark Capuano, senior director of the corporate pharmacy 340B program at New York City Health and Hospitals, about what hospitals should expect when they find out they will be going through a 340B audit. How a hospital c…

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bipArtIsan Edition 8:25

5M ago8:25

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Agencies Prepare for Partial Shutdown as March 1 Deadline ApproachesHouse Leadership Announces New Bipartisan AI Task ForceSenators Coons, Tillis Spearhead Letters on March-In Rights, IP ProtectionSenator Cassidy Releases White Paper on Health Data Privacy ProtectionsAlabama Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Frozen Embryosand more...…

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Supplemental Stalemate Edition 15:15

5M ago15:15

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Senate Passes Supplemental Appropriations MeasureLawmakers Consider Potential of Short and Long-Term Physician Fee Schedule ReformSens. Durbin, Braun Call on FDA to Address Rx Drug Promotion on Social MediaEnergy & Commerce Leaders Ask GAO to Assess Risks of Selling Excess Laboratory EquipmentSanders Urges Strong Warning Labels to Combat Diabetes E…

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How New 340B Reporting Requirements Are Affecting Hospitals 17:40

5M ago17:40

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340B sits at an intersection where federal programs and state agencies come together. Maine, Minnesota, and Washington recently enacted new laws requiring hospitals to report 340B information to the states each year. What should health systems know about these new requirements? We speak with Danny Ackert, the director of state government relations …

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