The document discusses the 340B drug discount program and the complexity of complying with its regulations. It states that the 340B program allows eligible hospitals and clinics serving low-income patients to purchase drugs at discounted prices in order to stretch their resources further. However, navigating the 340B rules can be difficult, leaving entities to rely on outside vendors for implementation advice. The company discussed provides 340B consulting services to help entities build their own compliance expertise and audit their 340B programs independently.

1. a trusted partner in Navigating the
complexities of the 340B world.
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The Federal 340B Program was
established to benefit certain
federal grantee organizations
and hospitals that serve a high
proportion of low-income and
uninsured populations. The
purpose is to allow eligible
entities to “stretch scarce
resources” for the benefit of the
entities and ultimately the
disadvantaged patients that
they serve. However, eligible
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entities quickly realize that
navigating the federal and state
regulations and guidelines
related to 340B operational
practices for 340B pharmacy
services, can be complex -
leaving many unanswered
questions.
Without a knowledgable and
reliable source of information,
entities are often left to go-it-
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alone or to rely on vendors
for implementation and
compliance advice. However,
ultimately, the entity is
responsible for all operations
and compliance. We focus on
providing information and tools
so entities can build their own
in-house 340B expertise and
the capability to monitor and
audit 340B information and
reports.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
With over ten years of direct 340B compliance and business analysis experience, Demers & Associates
has worked with hundreds of entities across the spectrum nationally; hospitals, community health centers,
and Ryan White organizations, to name a few. Our role is to assist in implementation and compliance of
operations, but also leave the entity with information and resources to build the future efficiency and
success of the pharmacy program.
Pharmacy Consulting
Specializing in the
Federal 340B Program
Demers & Associates,
established in 2009, is a
trusted, independent
source of reliable
compliance and
operational
information.
DEMERS & ASSOCAITES, INC / DEBRA.DEMERS@DEMERSASSOCIATES.COM / 401.335.3784

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Compliance and Integrity:
♦ Develop i6nternal
reporting and audit
processes
♦ HRSA audit
preparedness
evaluation and
improvement plan
♦ Monthly and quarterly
audit and reporting
♦ Entity enrollment,
registration, and
recertification support
340B Entity Pharmacy
Business Plan (for start-up or
existing program
expansion):
♦ Financial analysis
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♦ Pharmacy ROI
♦ 340B training and
compliance review
♦ Policies and
procedures
♦ Assessment for
operational
improvement and
increased 340B
savings
♦ Integrity assessment
and 340B auditing
Contract pharmacy:
♦ RFP preparation and
review
♦ Analysis of RFP
submissions
♦ Pharmacy vendor
contracting review
♦ Contract Pharmacy
reporting and
auditing
Compliance and Integrity
Company Expertise
Since 2003, Debra Demers
has been focused on 340B
pharmacy program policy,
analysis and operations:
● Providing federal and state
340B policy guidance to
build and improve 340B
compliance of all entity
types.
● Complete external 340B
audit and compliance
assessment to assist in
understanding and
improving 340B compliance
and operations.
● Offering extensive
experience working with
state Medicaid programs to
navigate 340B billing
requirements and assist in
leveraging state – 340B
entity partnerships (win-win).