Today, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) released a report on his years-long investigation into the practices and policies of 340B stakeholders. Included in his report are two community health centers, Sun River Health and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. The report includes a summary of both organizations’ 340B programs and clearly details the extensive efforts both […]
Senior leaders from more than 30 of the nation’s largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) recently met in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future of the Health Center Program and advocate for reliable, long-term funding. During the Advocates for Community Health (ACH) Annual Member Meeting on March 25-27,2025, health policy leaders shared their insights and […]
Nearly 60 years after the Health Center Program was founded out of the Civil Rights Movement, the need for health care in our underserved communities has never been greater. The rising number of challenges health centers face is staggering, and the difference that the Health Center Program makes in our nation’s health is far too […]
In an article from 340B Report which states that AbbVie will expand its contract pharmacy restrictions with new claims data reporting requirements for 340B grantee covered entities beginning Jan.1. ACH’s Stephanie Krenrich, senior vice president of policy & government affairs, said ACH recognizes the need for compliance with the 340B statute and is advocating for […]
A learning collaborative is an initiative in which teams of peers come together to study and apply quality improvement methodology to a focused topic area. First conceived by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in 1994, learning collaboratives help organizations apply known improvement principles to current health care practices with the goal of achieving “breakthrough […]
Dear ACH Members, I know many might be questioning what this election means for health centers, wondering if the outcome changes the focus of our work towards securing health center funding, realizing 340B reform, advocating for workforce needs, ensuring financial sustainability for health centers, and more. ACH has prepared for this outcome and stands ready to fight […]
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a game changer for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), which have limited flexible funding streams at their disposal and often use their 340B savings for services that are non-reimbursable. The financial impact of these savings cannot be overstated, as they allow FQHCs to stretch their already scarce federal resources […]
ACH’s statement was included in Inside Health Policy’s article today on HRSA’s letter to J&J on their proposed 340 drug rebate program: “The drug company notified its customers of the shift last month and insists the policy is fully compliant with statutory requirements and may help ensure safety net hospitals are better able to meet the […]
ACH’s statement was included in Bloomberg Law’s article today on HRSA’s letter to J&J on their proposed 340 drug rebate program: HRSA wrote it expects J&J to cease implementation immediately and to inform the agency no later than Sept. 30 in order to provide adequate notice to covered entities. Hospital groups including 340B Health and Advocates […]
Advocates for Community Health (ACH) applauds the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s strong and clear statement today that a rebate model is not consistent with the 340B Drug Discount Pricing Program, and that they will take enforcement action against companies that pursue one. The rebate model is especially challenging for community health centers, and we are […]