Clinic to Community: Utilizing the 340B Program to Improve HIV Care for Urban Indian Populations

July 23, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT

Utilizing the 340B Program to Improve HIV Care for Urban Indian Populations

Join NCUIH for the second presentation in its “Clinic to Community” series, designed to provide Urban Indian Organizations with more information on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The session will provide an in-depth overview of the 340B Program, covering its purpose, benefits, and the critical policies and procedures necessary for effective implementation. Attendees will learn about the administrative aspects of the 340B, including eligibility criteria, registration processes, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations. Through this detailed presentation, participants will understand how to maximize the benefits of the 340B Program within their organizations and ensure its effective and efficient utilization, increasing access to affordable medications and improving HIV care for urban Indian populations. One continuing nursing education (CNE) credit is available.*  

Presenter:  

Michelle Fox, MBA, CGMS, 340B Policy and Compliance Director, Apexus 

 Objectives: 

1. Provide a comprehensive overview of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including its benefits and eligibility criteria, focusing on improving access to affordable HIV medications for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. 
2. Ensure a clear understanding of the 340B Program’s policies, compliance requirements, and administrative processes. 
3. Offer strategies to streamline administrative tasks and improve the efficient utilization of the 340B Program within UIOs to support HIV care services. 
4. Promote partnerships between UIOs, health care providers, and community organizations to support effective 340B Program implementation and improve HIV health outcomes in AI/AN communities. 

 Audience: 

• UIO ED/CEOs 
• UIO Staff 
• Stakeholders and HIV Care Advocates 
• Tribal Partners and Tribes 

*Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ Upon successful completion of this activity, 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following: 

• Attending the entire CNE activity; 
• Completing the online evaluation; and, 
• Submitting an online CNE request.