340b
The federal drug discount program created by Congress under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act in 1992. It requires drug manufacturers to enter into pricing agreements with the federal government under which they agree not to sell covered outpatient drugs to participating providers above 340B ceiling prices.
AiArthritis Position Statement On 340b
Lack of oversight and transparency in 340B has allowed the size and scope of the program to expand far beyond its original intent and for hospitals to gain windfall profits instead of ensuring the drug discounts ensure access to care for low-income patients
Patient Written Glossary of Terms
Frequently, everyday terms when navigating a diagnosis of an AiArthritis Disease—such as "payer"—can lead to confusion. Therefore, we have developed a glossary to assist!
Discover Patient Journeys Through 340b In Our Video Library!
The Patient-Instructed Video Library
The Patient-Instructed Video Library was created to help our community gain a deeper understanding of critical issues that affect access to health care. The goals of this initiative are to educate, inspire fellow patients to share their experiences, and empower our community to take action in addressing access-related challenges.
What is 340B? (Brian's Perspective)
Brian Duvall, patient advocacy manager, explains the 340B Drug Pricing Program—a federal initiative aimed at providing discounted medications to hospitals, with the goal of supporting underserved communities. While 340B helps expand access to affordable medications, it faces criticism for lack of oversight and potential misuse by hospital systems.
340B Issues: Why Patients Should Care (Brian's Perspective)
Brian Duvall explains the importance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program for patients. Although 340B aims to provide affordable medications and aid underserved communities, a lack of transparency enables hospitals and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to profit. This exploitation affects your access to care and affordable medications.
340B Story (Brian's Perspective)
Brian Duval shares a troubling story about how the 340B Drug Pricing Program is being misused. He exposes how the Bone Secure Hospital System in Virginia used 340B profits to invest in wealthier neighborhoods, neglecting the critical needs of the Richmond Community Hospital and its underserved patients. This real-life example reveals how the program's potential is being undermined
Learn More By Exploring Our Video Library
Did you know that access to healthcare and treatments is frequently tied to policies like government healthcare systems and insurance companies? Recognizing these influences and sharing YOUR experiences with legislators to illustrate the need for policy change is crucial!
Share Your 340b Experience
Would you share your experience with us? We’d like to hear how you navigated challenges in obtaining healthcare or treatments. What obstacles did you face, and how have they shaped your journey? Your insights could be invaluable to others in similar situations.
Class Is In Session! 340b
About The Classroom: Lead instructors, including our CEO Tiffany, who has non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) and is a former award-winning college instructor, will collaborate with Class Discussion Leaders living with our diseases to host engaging webinars and AiArthritis Voices 360 Talk Show segments.
Step Therapy Class: Most have experienced this health insurance protocol that requires us to fail a cheaper drug before being allowed to access the one prescribed by our doctor. Learn more about this issue & what you can do if it happens to you. In collaboration with The National Psoriasis Foundation
How To Get More Involved!
Ready to deepen your involvement? Share experiences to support our fight for change with AiArthritis—join us for co-writing letters, virtual Field Trips, or become an inaugural AiAdvocate in our policy leadership program!
Join the Knowledge = Empowerment Program
A virtual, patient-led classroom approach designed to help patients understand legislative issues affecting treatment access and connect them with opportunities to advocate for change.
#WTHellth?!
Share your frustrations with the healthcare system using #WTHellth. Prefer privacy? Submit a written rant anonymously through AiArthritis’ RANT! program, selecting the #WTHellth category.
