Speakers will provide updates on the most recent developments in the 340B space, including strategies to respond. Topics will include activities on the Hill, at HRSA, among manufacturers and contractors, and in the field.

All attention is on the states for activity and innovation in the health policy arena! On issues ranging from coverage to payment, states have become the preferred venue for policymakers to leverage their authority to achieve numerous health policy goals. The renewed focus on the states has amplified the important role that State Primary Care Associations (PCAs) and health center leaders play in tackling the myriad policy issues that can help or hinder a health center’s ability to provide high-quality, affordable care to its patient population. In this session, the audience will hear about specific state level approaches that aim to help health centers navigate both challenges and opportunities affecting their ability to serve patients. The presenters will address important state level developments that impact health centers in the areas of Medicaid and Marketplace waivers, Medicaid GME and the 340B Drug Discount Program.

The UDS Mapper continues to be an important tool for your health center and now includes resources to better understand where in your communities the opioid epidemic is hitting the hardest and what resources, if any, are in the area. Use the UDS Mapper to identify partners or opportunities to address the epidemic. This T3 session will highlight basic uses of the UDS Mapper and show you how to add these resources to your map. All of your questions about the UDS Mapper will be answered.

Burnout affects health care professionals at higher rates in today’s environment of electronic medical records, increased workloads, and policy changes. Simply explained, burnout syndrome is emotional exhaustion that causes fatigue, disinterest, and detachment. The American Journal of Medicine reported an increase in physician burnout from 45.5 percent to 54.4 percent over three years. It is now a potential threat to the quality of care delivered and patient safety. During this session, you will learn techniques to help with burnout and achieve the newest component of the Quadruple Aim – Care Team Well-Being.

This session will provide a high-level overview of how 340B works, its important role in expanding patient access, and current threats to the program.