Advanced 340B Education: Staying Informed and Empowered

Published in 340B Report
April 22, 2024

Access New Content Developed by the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program.

The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a critical resource for covered entities and stakeholders, providing access to affordable medications for vulnerable patient populations. To ensure that you are well equipped to navigate the complexities of the program, the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program is excited to introduce our new advanced 340B education offerings! These programs aim to provide you with comprehensive and up-to-date information on the latest trends and hot topics in the 340B landscape.

Master Classes: A Sneak Peek into Advanced 340B Education

Stay ahead of the curve by signing up for our master classes presented by the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program, held quarterly at no charge. Each master class is designed to cover the most relevant and timely developments and challenges facing 340B stakeholders. Whether you are a covered entity or a non-covered entity stakeholder, these classes offer valuable insights to help you navigate the intricacies of the 340B Program.

The educational content in each master class is developed in collaboration with industry experts, including 340B Apexus Certified Experts (340B ACEs) from various covered entity types and non-covered entity stakeholders. These experts provide real-world insights into the current challenges faced in the 340B landscape. In addition, each year, we select a consultant contributor through a rigorous application process and showcase the consultant’s expertise in the featured content.

Look out for this year’s consultant contributor in one of the upcoming 2024 master classes. To explore the complexities of the 340B Program and enroll in an upcoming master class, visit Apexus.com/HotTopics.

Accessing the 2024 Master Class Content

The 2024 master classes will cover the following topics:

• Demystifying 340B Operations: A Comprehensive Guide for Non-Covered Entity Stakeholders: Gain a comprehensive understanding of 340B operations and their impact on non-covered entity stakeholders.
• Cracking the Code: Billing, Coding, and Revenue Integrity in the 340B Space: Explore the intricacies of billing, coding, and revenue integrity in the 340B Program.
• Access Granted: Understanding Diverse Grantee Operations and Unique Needs: Learn about the diverse operations and unique needs of grantees in the 340B landscape.
• 2024 Wrapped: A Review of 340B Legislative Insights and Updates: Stay up to date with the latest legislative insights and updates in the 340B Program.

This year’s master class content is available via the Apexus Education Portal through two methods:

1. Exclusive Access for Apexus Certified Experts and Operations Certificate Program Enrollees
   340B ACEs and Operations Certificate Program enrollees have the opportunity to attend each master class during the initial program airing, as well as obtain related content such as webinar recordings, presentations slides, Q&A follow-up, and operational tools. In addition, enrollees and ACEs already have access to all previous master class materials, including available webinar recordings, modules, and exclusive master class tools, free of charge. New resources from this year’s master classes will be uploaded throughout the year. ACEs and enrollees can simply access the Operations Certificate Exclusive Tools course within the Apexus Education Portal to explore the wealth of educational resources available.
2. 340B Trends & Hot Topics Annual Subscription: Your Gateway to In-Depth 340B Education
   We understand that schedules can be busy, which is why we have also introduced the new 340B Trends & Hot Topics annual subscription. With an annual subscription to 340B Trends & Hot Topics, you gain access to a wealth of educational content, updated each quarter and available at your fingertips. This subscription ensures that learners not enrolled in the Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program stay informed about the latest developments and challenges in the 340B Program and can reference the material at any time.
   • Your Timely Resource for All Things 340B
     The subscription provides comprehensive and timely content designed to deepen your understanding of 340B complexities and answer your questions on compliance, legislation, and more.
   • Live Master Classes and Recordings
     As a subscriber, you have the opportunity to participate in real-time, interactive learning through live master classes. Even if you are unable to attend a master class, you will have access to recordings of all sessions, ensuring that you never miss important content.
   Purchase the 2024 340B Trends & Hot Topics Subscription via the Apexus Education Portal for only $200.

Unlock Bonus Education: Exclusive Insights at a Special Price

In 2023, the Apexus Advanced Operations Certificate Program team released trending educational content: a virtual fireside chat discussing various staffing models used at covered entities to support their 340B programs with fellow 340B ACEs, a webinar taking a deep dive into the medication billing process and considerations affecting 340B programs, and a litigative and legislative update covering the policy changes and regulations that occurred in 2023 and affect the 340B Program at covered entities.

For a limited time, this valuable content will be available to learners outside the Operations Certificate Program through the 340B Trends & Hot Topics Subscription Primer. This primer provides access to exclusive Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program recordings at a discounted price of $150.

The 340B Trends & Hot Topics Subscription Primer includes:

• 2023 Litigative and Legislative Update:
  Explore recent changes in the 340B contract pharmacy landscape, delve into state-level 340B policy, review HRSA audits, and examine legislative and litigative activity.
• We’re All in This Together: Diving Into 340B Program Staffing Models:
  Gain insights into building an effective 340B team and understanding different staffing models within the 340B Program.
• When Will I Be Charged? Understanding Medication Billing and 340B:
  Deepen your understanding of medication billing and its relation to the 340B Program.

The 340B Trends & Hot Topics Subscription Primer will be available for purchase until July 2024, so make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to empower your 340B journey with the latest insights.

In the ever-changing world of 340B, it is crucial to stay informed, maintain compliance, and maximize operations. With our advanced 340B education initiatives, including the 340B Trends & Hot Topics Annual Subscription and the 340B Trends & Hot Topics Subscription Primer, you can equip yourself with the knowledge and insights needed to thrive in the 340B Program.

Subscribe today at Apexus.com/HotTopics and take your 340B journey to new heights.

The Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program is a separate Apexus offering that is not a part of the 340B Prime Vendor Program or otherwise associated with the Prime Vendor Agreement between HRSA and Apexus.