Candy Samples’ Powers for Good Shannon Stephenson/Cempa Community Care
Being a southern gal residing in NYC, I always find a soft spot for a fellow southerner——someone that “gets” sweet tea and some good cornbread. And growing up in Atlanta…
Defense in Congress, Offense in the States: Ryan White Clinics Fighting Against Discriminatory 340B Reimbursement
“We are taking the fight to the states,” said Shannon Stephenson, president of Ryan White Clinics for 340B Access (RWC-340B), a national organization of HIV/AIDS medical providers receiving support under…
COVID-19 Policies & Procedures
Powers drafted the attached template COVID-19 Policies and Procedures that incorporate HRSA/OPA’s relaxed guidance to help 340B covered entities address the coronavirus pandemic. We hope that you find these Policies…
FDA Relaxes Blood Donation Requirements
On April 2, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, effective immediately, it is modifying its current policy to shorten the abstinence period, from 12 months to 3 months,…
Resources for the COVID-19 Crisis
In our continuing efforts to provide you with relevant and timely information during the COVID-19 crisis, Powers has set up a dedicated webpage for information on COVID-19. We provide below…
CMS Releases Telehealth Toolkit to Guide Providers during COVID-19 Emergency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a toolkit on Medicare payments to providers of telehealth and telemedicine services on Friday, March 20. The toolkits give further information…
HRSA/OPA Guidance in Response to COVID-19 and DEA Waiver on Controlled Substance Prescriptions
HRSA/OPA Guidance in Response to COVID-19 Late yesterday, HRSA/OPA updated its website to include guidance addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance states: Case-by-Case Waivers – OPA is reviewing on a…
340B and Telehealth/HHS Waivers
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an increased need for the use of telehealth services. Powers has received several questions from Ryan White clinics about whether a prescription for a patient…
Presidential Budget Proposes 340B Savings Usage Records, Covered Entity User Fees, and Expanded HRSA Authority
On February 10, 2020, the White House released the Administration’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, A Budget For America’s Future. This document summarizes the President’s recommendations for funding…
HRSA Audit Results Reveal Manufacturer Overcharges
On January 28, 2020, HRSA posted results of its 340B Program audit of four pharmaceutical manufacturers in fiscal year 2019. Three of the four audited manufacturers were found to have…