Exploring Environmental Test Chambers and their Uses
What are environmental testing chambers? Have you ever wondered how testing chambers work? Or why it’s important to test products in different environments? Today we’re going to explore why test chambers are significant, and how they’re used in the world today. Let’s start with a definition: an environmental test chamber is essentially a climate-controlled cabinet. […]
January 340Buzz: With the new year and new Congress, change is coming
Happy new year! Now let’s all take a deep breath and gird ourselves for what may lay ahead. For 340B, 2022 was the year of the manufacturers and lawsuits. More drug makers — there are now 19 — rolled out contract pharmacy exclusions, while on the legal front, we notched a victory in June when […]
Automated Dispensing Cabinets Improve the Governance of Controlled Drugs in Intensive Care Units
Governing the access and use of controlled drugs in hospitals is essential for the safety of both patients and healthcare staff. Clinical areas such as Intensive Care Units (ICUs), with high use of controlled drugs, pose a significant challenge to the governance of these medications. While stricter control on the access and use of these […]
Looking Ahead in 2023 for LTC Pharmacy
It’s January! Seems like this month comes around more quickly than ever. A year ago, we all suspected Congress would be in gridlock and it looks like we were mostly right. The modest surprise came in the late innings when Congress passed an omnibus spending bill covering the 2023 fiscal year, which runs through September. […]
How Automation Powers Pharmacy
The burgeoning field of pharmacy automation seeks to alleviate the excessive fulfillment burdens placed on pharmacists by helping pharmacies take prescription fulfillment out of the store. Due to the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists are facing unprecedented workload challenges. Not only are pharmacies overburdened due to labor shortages, the pharmacists who are working […]
Navigating Patients through Specialty Pharmacy
One day a woman dropped off a prescription at her local pharmacy for her husband’s rheumatology medication. Neither her nor her husband are medical professionals. She was shocked to learn that the medication was going to cost $6,000 and their insurance was not going to cover it. She called to convey how upset she was. […]
Medicare Part D for LTC Pharmacy: A Refresher
The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit was passed into law nearly 20 years ago (2003) and implemented in 2006. It’s brought a massive shift from Medicaid as the primary revenue source for LTC pharmacies to Medicare Part D. While the LTC pharmacy industry had concerns about how this change would affect beneficiary access to necessary medications, […]
Chromatography Refrigerators 101: Everything You Need to Know
What is Chromatography? Today we’ll explore the topic of chromatography refrigeration. In this guide you’ll learn the basics of how chromatography refrigerators are used and what to look for in your search for the best unit. To begin, let’s start by defining chromatography itself. Chromatography began in the 1800s when artists learned to separate colors […]
Trends to Watch as 340B Turns 30
Written By: Maureen Testoni President & CEO 340B HealthMaureen Testoni is the president and CEO of 340B Health, which represents more than 1,400 hospitals participating in the 340B drug pricing program This year marked an important milestone for the 340B drug pricing program. On November 4th, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of 340B. In the […]
A Guide to Hydrocarbon Refrigerants: Exploring the Next Gen Choice
What are Hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants? Hydrocarbon refrigerants are a hot topic these days, but what exactly are they and how can they make a difference? Hydrocarbon refrigerants are natural alternatives to many of the toxic refrigerants in the world today. These refrigerants present fewer safety risks and provide a climate friendly alternative with a low […]
