340B hospitals must navigate the challenging world of pharmacy supply chain management, in which they must balance budget constraints while providing high-quality care to all their patients. In this episode, we explore best practices for how hospitals can manage the 340B pharmacy supply chain. Our guest is Ashley Covert, system director of pharmacy supply chain and contracting at Dartmouth Health. 

Before the interview, we give an update on two problematic bills approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee that would have adverse effects on 340B hospitals if they were to become law.

Pharmacy Supply Chain's Growing Prominence
The pandemic spotlighted supply chain management and its influence on health care delivery and patient care. Ashley emphasizes how hospital pharmacy leaders can ensure the efficient management of their supply chains and the timely provision of patient care by staying informed and actively engaged with industry developments.

Hospital Access to Medications
Supply chain challenges often are exacerbated by factors such as global manufacturing problems and staffing shortages. Ashley gives strategies that leaders can adopt to overcome these obstacles and ensure patients have access to medication.

Leveraging Data and Analytics
Ashley explains how pharmacy leaders can optimize their budgets and prepare for potential disruptions more effectively by adopting a data-driven approach to managing the pharmacy supply chain. 

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Resources

Joint Statement from National Hospital and Pharmacist Associations on Harmful House 340B Legislation
House Committee Approves Problematic 340B Reporting Legislation

340B Coalition Summer Conference Registration