340B Insight

Advancing Maternal Health Through 340B


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340B contributes vital resources toward the pursuit of health equity for historically underserved communities. As we recognize National Minority Health Month, we speak with Fatimah Muhammad, director of 340B pharmaceutical services and drug replacement at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. Fatimah discusses how her hospital uses 340B to address maternal health disparities, including support for a birth center to improve maternal health outcomes. Before the interview, we provide news updates on new 340B legislation in Congress and changes to drug company contract pharmacy policies.

Causes of Maternal Health Disparities 

Fatimah shares data demonstrating disparities in maternal health outcomes and discusses the role that social determinants of health play in health disparities. 


The Saint Peter's Approach to Maternal Health
Saint Peter's University Hospital created a birth center that has adopted a midwifery model of care. Fatimah discusses how the birth center incorporates doulas into patient care and how it approaches high-risk pregnancies. She also notes that the birth center cares for all patients no matter their health insurance status.


340B’s Role in Maternal Health
Saint Peter's has used its 340B savings to provide maternal health services and expand its family health center. The hospital’s plans for continuing to support maternal health include creating a food pantry for mothers and families who are experiencing food insecurity.  

Check out all our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you would like us to cover in this podcast, email us at [email protected].


Resources 

  1. 340B Health Statement on the Protect 340B Act to Ban Discriminatory Payment Policies 
  2. Novartis Is Latest in String Of Companies Tightening 340B Restrictions 
  3. 340B Health Contract Pharmacy Dispute Resources for Members 
  4. National Minority Health Month 
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