title: Maintaining qualification for 340B.
abstract: After initial acceptance in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, hospitals and health systems should monitor and take steps to maintain their disproportionate share hospital status to continue to qualify for participation. Proactively managing the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Ratio will ensure the organization avoids an unexpected decline in the Medicare portion of its 340B patient base. Even with the surge resulting from Medicaid expansion, tracking patient eligibility for Medicare/ SSI to ensure all patients who qualify are appropriately enrolled in the program is an important step in maintaining 340B program eligibility.
authors.forename: Robert F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Gricius
authors.forename: Douglas
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016527:Drug Costs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004345:Drug Industry; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States