Overview of What You Will Learn
Maintaining compliance in the 340B Program requires a deep understanding of location eligibility and HRSA audit requirements. Covered entities must navigate complex regulations to ensure that all locations meet program criteria. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to recognize potential risks, implement effective compliance strategies, and safeguard your 340B status. Our expert speakers will share real-world scenarios and best practices to help you confidently manage your 340B locations.
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Speakers
- Heidi Larson, PharmD, 340B ACE – Director, Compliance, SpendMend
- Greg Wilson, PharmD, 340B ACE – Director, Compliance, SpendMend
Pharmacists & Technicians Objectives
- Identify HRSA audit requirements when demonstrating eligibility for a 340B covered entity’s locations.
- Describe scenarios where a covered entity’s location may be implicated in 340B Program non-compliance.
- Outline compliance strategies to ensure that a covered entity’s locations are eligible to participate in the 340B Program.
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About the Speakers
Heidi Larson
PharmD, 340B ACE
Heidi Larson is the Director of Compliance and a Lead Pharmacist Auditor for SpendMend Pharmacy. Prior to this role, Heidi held a leadership position at a large 500-bed DSH hospital, where she had direct oversight of the 340B Program; the Purchasing and Procurement team; the Prior Authorization department, which she implemented and expanded; the vaccine program; pharmacy financials, including the drug budget; resident training; and the development of new pharmacy programs. She was an active member of several key hospital committees, including the P&T Committee, EMR Documentation Committee, 340B Committee, and Vaccine Committee. Under her leadership, the hospital’s 340B Program was recognized by HRSA as a 340B leading practice site. From 2012 to 2017, Heidi served as a HRSA Peer Mentor, participating in educational webinars. She was also part of the Apexus faculty, speaking at 340B University and other local and national conferences. In addition, Heidi served as a 340B HRSA auditor in 2017 and 2018 through a contract with Bizzell. Her career also includes experience as a clinical oncology pharmacist at a large Midwest hospital, work with a small pharmaceutical company managing professional services and supporting clinical drug trials, and experience as a retail pharmacist.
Greg Wilson
PharmD, BCPS, 340B ACE
Greg Wilson, PharmD, BCPS, 340B ACE, is a Director of Compliance for SpendMend. In this role, he oversees independent external audits and provides covered entity support during the HRSA audit process. He has more than 20 years of health care experience serving in a variety of roles in hospital and health system pharmacy. Prior to joining SpendMend, he was the director of corporate pharmacy services for a large integrated delivery network based in Pittsburgh, PA, with responsibility for formulary management, medication-use policy, coordination of system-level P&T Committee activities, and oversight of 340B Program compliance and optimization.