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April 340Buzz: The flywheel effect

April 30, 2021 / by Lisa Scholz, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Head of Industry Relations

In his best-selling book, Good to Great, Jim Collins describes the Flywheel Effect as the constant, sustained energy necessary to create the momentum behind any great change or undertaking. Good-to-Great transformations, Collins said, never…

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Hear from the experts: Sentry webinars help you keep your 340B program sharp

April 28, 2021 / by Lisa Scholz, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Head of Industry Relations

There’s a lot going on in the 340B world these days and covered entities have their hands full keeping track of all the changes and figuring out how best to respond, which includes hiring new staff. Knowing the product and knowing the industry…

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Specialty pharmacy: What comes after contracting?

March 30, 2021 / by Diana Sierra, MPH, Vice President, Contract Pharmacy Partnership & RVS Operations

In our previous blogs, we’ve talked about the top benefits of contracting with a specialty pharmacy and dispensing fee models, in this third and final installment, we’re going to discuss what happens once you’ve contracted with a specialty…

March 340Buzz Part II: A watershed moment?

March 26, 2021 / by Lisa Scholz, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Head of Industry Relations

The dictionary says a “watershed moment” is a crucial dividing point, line or factor – a turning point – where everything changes and is never the same. Have we arrived at such a critical juncture in late March? Possibly, but many questions…

Specialty pharmacy dispensing fees are changing: Here’s what you should know for your 340B program

March 24, 2021 / by Diana Sierra, MPH, Vice President, Contract Pharmacy Partnership & RVS Operations

Aside from the benefits of contracting with a specialty pharmacy, covered entities should understand the business models of these pharmacies in order to negotiate a contract that will be beneficial to them. Read on to learn about dispensing fee models for specialty pharmacies.

Top 3 benefits of contracting with a specialty pharmacy for 340B

March 16, 2021 / by Diana Sierra, MPH, Vice President, Contract Pharmacy Partnership & RVS Operations

How can a specialty pharmacy substantially maximize your 340B benefits?

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Sentry’s first-ever virtual micro-learning training sessions pave path to 340B Summer

March 9, 2021 / by Mark Smith, Director, Training & Education

One down, one to go. That’s the unofficial mantra here in Sentry’s Training & Education department following last month’s programming during the 340B Winter Conference. With the heavy lift of preparing for the unknowns of an unfamiliar,…

March 340Buzz Part I: 100 days of Biden

March 2, 2021 / by Lisa Scholz, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Head of Industry Relations

President Joe Biden has piled a lot on his plate during his first 100 days. Curbing the spread of COVID-19 and delivering economic assistance to families in need are his top two priorities. Vaccinating 100 million Americans by April 30th, his…

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Sentry to offer micro-learning opportunities at 340B Winter

February 11, 2021 / by Mark Smith, Director, Training & Education

All of us here at Sentry have been busy gearing up for the annual 340B Coalition Winter Conference, which kicks off February 16 and will take place virtually this year. Our theme for the conference is expect progress, and we’re excited to…

January 340Buzz: A page turned

January 29, 2021 / by Lisa Scholz, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, Head of Industry Relations

Now that we’ve all endured one of the most difficult years in recent memory, we welcome 2021, complete with a new president, administration and Congress. As we move past a violent and tumultuous transition, what will these changes mean to our healthcare system and to the 340B program we all know and support?

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