340B Unscripted
Episodes
Ep 83 | 340B Rebates Are on Hold
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob share some initial reactions around the recent judicial activity affecting HRSA's 340B rebate model. They'll discuss tho...
Ep 82 | Recap of 340B Developments from 2025
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob recap key developments in the 340B space from 2025. They’ll discuss the flurry of activity in recent months related ...
Ep 81 | 340B Rebate Q&A with Beacon
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by Katheryne Richardson of the Beacon team, to discuss frequently questions about the upcoming 340B rebate mo...
Ep 80 | 340B Updates, including CMS CY26 OPPS Final Rule and Rebate Developments
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob catch up on some clarifications gained around the upcoming 340B rebate model, including purchasing requirements and deve...
Ep 79 | 340B Rebate Model Update
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob share initial reactions to the HRSA update on 340B rebate model implementation. They’ll review the communication provi...
Ep 78 | Government Shutdown, Most Favored Nations Pricing and Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacy Supply Chain Discussion
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob chat about what the government shutdown might mean for 340B Program oversight in the short-term. They’ll also discuss ...
Ep 77 | DSH Hospital Threats
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by SpendMend colleague Heather Lynch, to talk about how H.R.1 (i.e. One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA) cou...
Ep 76 | HRSA DRL Updates & 340B Rebate Comments
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob review recent changes made to the HRSA Audit Data Request List (DRL). They also discuss some of the comments provided b...
Ep 75 | 340B Rebate Guidance Update – HRSA FAQs
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob catch up on insights gathered and lessons learned from various forums our team has attended over the last few weeks. Als...
Ep 74 | Annual Hospital Recertification & Proposed Changes to OPAIS
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob discuss tips for completing the annual 340B hospital recertification process, which is occurring now through early Septe...
Ep 73 | Coalition Recap & 340B Rebate Guidance Release
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob share initial thoughts on 340B Rebate Model Guidance released by HRSA on July 31st. They also catch up on some of the ho...
Ep 72 | Insulin & EpiPen 340B Policy Changes for FQHCs
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a short one but a good one. Rob is out on vacation, so Greg is joined by SpendMend colleague Sabrina Allen to discuss the rec...
Ep 71 | 2025 Midyear 340B Review – Conversation with Ted Slafsky
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob welcome back Ted Slafsky to recap what the first six months of 2025 have brought to the 340B landscape. They’ll talk a...
Ep 70 | 340B Updates – IRA Guidance and Rebate Models
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob catch up on developments in the 340B space. They chat about new information provided by CMS for pharmacies related to th...
Ep 69 | Quick 340B Update
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a quick one. We pushed out this episode expecting to have HRSA guidance on rebate models to discuss, but we'll have to wait for...
Ep 68 | 340B Hot Topics Discussion
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by guest Peggy Tighe, healthcare attorney and government relations specialist. They catch up on lots of conte...
Ep 67 | 340B Location Issues – Webinar Follow Up
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Greg and Rob are joined by colleague Heidi Larson to recap lots of questions that came out of a recent SpendMend webinar foc...
Ep 66 | OPAIS Database Compliance Tips
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Greg review tips and tricks for maintaining a covered entity’s registration on the OPAIS database. Failure to keep an up-to...
Ep 65 | IRA Impact on 340B
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by Meetali Desai, a pharmacy business leader for a large health system in New England, to discuss thoughts ar...
Ep 64 | 340B Winter Coalition Conference Recap
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Greg and Rob recap lessons learned from the recent 340B Coalition Winter Conference in San Diego. They’ll share commentary...
Ep 63 | Provider-Based Rules & 340B
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Rob and Greg are joined again by healthcare attorney Emily Cook. Emily shares some insight into CMS Provider Based Rules and how 340...
Ep 62 | Updates from Ongoing 340B Litigation
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined again by Jeff Davis, healthcare attorney, to catch up on various court action impacting the 340B community. W...
Ep 61 | What Else is Happening in 340B to Start 2025
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Greg and Rob catch up on newsworthy developments in the 340B community. They’ll discuss various state and federal legislat...
Ep 60 | What’s Happening in 340B to Start 2025
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of 2025, Greg and Rob discuss the latest developments in 340B. They’ll recap HRSA audit trends, discuss how Congressional commi...
Ep 59 | Recap of 340B Developments in 2024
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode of 2024, Greg and Rob recap major developments in the 340B space from the last year. They’ll start with trends in HRSA audit a...
Ep 58 | Sanofi 340B Credit Model
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Greg and Rob cover the recent policy notice put out by Sanofi regarding a 340B credit model. They discuss how it compares to...
Ep 57 | Post-Election Outcome & 340B Implications
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by Rodney Whitlock, healthcare policy expert, to discuss the recent 2024 election results. They’ll dis...
Ep 56 | 2024 General Election Outlook & 340B
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by Mike Strazzella, government affairs expert from Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, to discuss the upcoming g...
Ep 55 | All About 340B Modifiers
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob discuss the various uses of 340B billing modifiers. They’ll discuss some general considerations around what billing mo...
Ep 54 | 340B Operations Discussion – “Clean Site” Locations
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob get back to 340B basics and have a conversation around the concept of “clean site” 340B-only locations. They discu...
Ep 53 | J&J 340B Rebate Model Follow-Up Discussion
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob catch up on developments surrounding the J&J 340B rebate proposal, including HRSA’s response. They’ll address so...
Ep 52 | 340B Smorgasbord - Contract Pharmacy Legislation, ADR, Section 1115 Waiver Days & 340B Rebate Models
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by healthcare attorney and 340B veteran Barbara Straub Williams. They cover a variety of topics, including ...
Ep 51 | CMS Medicaid Drug Rebate Program & “Covered Outpatient Drug” Definition
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by healthcare attorney Todd Nova to discuss a proposed rule change put forth by CMS in 2023 regarding the Med...
Ep 50 | 340B Q&A with Hoopii
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is our 50th episode, and it marks the 2 year anniversary of the 340B Unscripted Podcast. To mark the occasion, Greg asks Rob a hodgepodge of 340B...
Ep 49 | HRSA Audit Trends and Manufacturer Audit Activity – Conversation with Emily Cook
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob have another repeat guest! Healthcare attorney Emily Cook shares some insights gained from the 340B Coalition Summer C...
Ep 48 | 2024 Midyear 340B Review - Conversation with Ted Slafsky
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob gear up for the 340B Summer Coalition conference, and are joined again by Ted Slafsky to discuss various 340B developmen...
Ep 47 | Alternate Distribution Models & 340B
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by a new SpendMend team member – Nick Gnadt – to discuss considerations around the use of alternate distr...
Ep 46 | Revisiting the Intersection of the IRA Medicare Drug Pricing Program & 340B – Conversation with Jeff Davis
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob welcome back health care attorney Jeff Davis to catch up on the latest draft guidance published by CMS to address IRA-ma...
Ep 45 | Chevron Doctrine & 340B
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by healthcare attorney Ross Marguiles to discuss how a Supreme Court ruling on litigation in the fishing indu...
Ep 44 | Pharmacotherapy Clinic Services & 340B
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, SpendMend colleague Matt Parker joins Greg and Rob (14:00) to discuss pharmacotherapy services, and how pharmacist-driven care can he...
Ep 43 | Getting to Know the HRSA DRL – DRL 8 Self-Disclosure Documentation and DRL 9 Medicaid Billing Information
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob continue to provide insights on the HRSA data request list. DRL #8 is self-disclosure documentation and DRL #9 is Me...
Ep 42 | Getting to Know the HRSA DRL – Grantee Considerations Part 2
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SpendMend colleagues Jasmine and Megan continue their conversation providing some grantee CE perspectives concerning the HRSA DRL.
Ep 42 | Getting to Know the HRSA DRL – Grantee Considerations Part 1
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, SpendMend colleagues Jasmine and Megan provide some grantee CE perspectives concerning the HRSA DRL. They have so much great insigh...
Ep 41 | 340B News & Notes
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Greg catch up on a cluster of developments in the 340B space, including updates to manufacturer contract pharmacy restriction...
Ep 40 | Getting to Know the HRSA DRL: DRL 5 Purchasing Documentation and DRL 7 Entity-Owned Pharmacy Documentation
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob continue reviewing data solicited by HRSA during an audit. DRL #5 is purchasing documentation, including a list of accou...
Ep 39 | A Revisit of Ongoing Contract Pharmacy Restrictions
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are once again joined by SpendMend team member Riley Protz, to catch up on the current state of ongoing manufacturer res...
Ep 38 | Getting to Know the HRSA DRL: DRL 4 Provider List and DRL 6 Contract Pharmacy Documentation
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob continue their review of items from the HRSA audit data request list (DRL). They’ll cover DRL #4, the provider list, ...
Ep 37 | Getting to Know HRSA DRL: Part 3 - 340B Universe Data
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob continue to cover the HRSA data request list, focusing this week on DRL item #3, probably the most complex of all of the...
Ep 36 | Getting to Know HRSA DRL: Part 2 - CE Eligibility Documentation
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36, Greg and Rob provide updates on recent 340B news around state legislation, manufacturer restrictions, and HRSA's decision to not appeal...
Ep 35 | Top 10 Developments in 340B for 2023
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For our last episode of 2023, Greg and Rob reviewed hot topics impacting 340B covered entities from the past year.
Ep 34 | Maintaining 340B Compliance: The Importance of Self-Auditing
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by Spendmend colleague Cat Eriksen (16:11) to discuss the importance of self-auditing as part of a 340B cover...
Ep 33 | Thoughts on the Genesis v. Becerra Court Ruling
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Greg share thoughts from the recent federal court ruling on the Genesis v Becerra case, which focuses on patient definition. ...
Ep 32 | Getting to Know the HRSA DRL: Part 1 – Policies & Procedures
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first part of a series of recordings we are putting together to review the HRSA data request list (DRL). Rob and Greg discuss DR...
Bonus Ep 2 | HRSA Notice Addressing 340B Registration Requirements
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Rob and Greg review the HRSA notice published on October 27 that addresses the immediate use of 340B drugs in unregistered loca...
Ep 31 | Answering 340B FAQs - Rob vs. ChatGPT
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is pitted against ChatGPT to answer 340B-related FAQs, including topics like child site registration, GPO prohibition, and HRSA a...
Ep 30 | Turnkey Pharmacy Solutions, Whiteboards & 340B Stuff
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Bucher, one of the co-founders of Turnkey Pharmacy Solutions, makes a long-awaited appearance on the podcast with Greg and Rob. Rich and Rob sh...
Ep 29 | The Intersection Between the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) & 340B – Conversation with Jeff Davis
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by healthcare attorney Jeff Davis, to discuss how the Medicare drug pricing provisions in the IRA will impact...
Ep 28 | 340B Conversation with Emily Cook - Part 2
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Greg continue their conversation with health care attorney and 340B expert Emily Cook (21:05). They discuss thoughts on the CMS Medicare Par...
Ep 27 | 340B Conversation with Emily Cook - Part 1
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Greg are joined by Emily Cook (20:15), an attorney in the health care and 340B space. They discuss a number of 340B topics, including ongoing ...
Ep 26 | First Year Anniversary of the 340B Unscripted Podcast - Q & A Session
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aiden shares the 340B questions sent in by our listeners, and there are some good ones. Questions include opening an in-house retail pharmacy, CAR-T t...
Ep 25 | 340B Coalition Summer Conference Recap - Part 2
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Greg continue to unpack all the great information gathered from the 2023 340B Coalition Summer Conference in Washington D.C. They chat with ...
Ep 24 | 340B Coalition Summer Conference Recap
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Rob share highlights from the 340B Coalition Conference in DC. Topics covered include proposed CMS repayment for affected hospitals, Inflatio...
Ep 23 | 340B and the Medicare Cost Report
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Rob break down the ins and outs of the Medicare Cost Report and the dos and don'ts of child site registrations. They also provide an update o...
Ep 22 | Maintaining 340B Compliance: Medicaid Duplicate Discount Prevention
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob talk about an important 340B Program compliance element – preventing Medicaid duplicate discounts. They discuss the ...
Ep 21 | Thoughts on 340B & Biosimilar Uptake
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob discuss a recent publication regarding how 340B Program participation may impact the degree of biosimilar utilization. ...
Ep 20 | 340B History Lesson – The Morford Letter
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Greg discuss an interesting piece of 340B history – the Morford letter (25:31). Rob shares his understanding of the origi...
Bonus Ep 1 | New 340B Location Qualification and FAQ 4301 Update
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Rob provide a quick update on FAQ 4301 and where we are with HRSA removing language around the immediate use of new 340B locations.
Ep 19 (Update) | HRSA FAQ 4301 Developments
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 19 | 340B D.C. Update – Conversation with Ted Slafsky
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Greg are joined by guest Ted Slafsky, of 340B Report and Wexford Solutions (13:20). Ted shares his thoughts on the ongoing co...
Ep 18 | 340B Program Reform – A Conversation with NACHC
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rob and Greg connected with Vacheria Keys, Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs at NACHC. Vacheria will talk about her role at NACHC and...
Ep 17 | 2023 Winter Coalition Recap and More!
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob is back from San Diego, and he and Greg have a lot to catch up on, including a recap of notable events and sessions from the 340B Coalition 2023 W...
Ep 16 | Dissecting Recent 340B Program Reform Proposals
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Greg dissect some of the finer details of the ASAP 340B policy principles. They’ll address the merits of proposed reform ar...
Ep 15 | Building Your 340B Team
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Greg are joined by pharmacist leader and 340B expert Leah Marcelin (22:32) to share thoughts and ideas about building out an ...
Ep 14 | All About 340B Grantees (Part 2)
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our two-part series focusing on 340B grantee-covered entities. The team talks about the importance of maintaining auditable record...
Ep 14 | All About 340B Grantees (Part 1)
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first part of a two-part series focusing on 340B grantee-covered entities. Rob and Greg are joined by SpendMend pharmacy experts...
Ep 13 | Update on Manufacturer Restrictions for 340B Contract Pharmacies
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Greg catch up on recent 340B developments, including the 3rd Circuit Court ruling on one of the contract pharmacy cases and t...
Ep 12 | Pharmacy Benefit Optimization for 340B Covered Entities
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Greg kick off the episode with some discussion around news and noteworthy items across the 340B landscape, including more dialogue around CMS ...
Ep 11 | Trends in Direct Order Procurement
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 10 | Top 10 Developments in 340B for 2022
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For our last episode of 2022 Rob and Greg are joined again by SpendMend colleague Matt Parker and debate the top developments in the 340B space over ...
Ep 9 | TPA Transition Tips and Tricks
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have podcast guests Anna Bulochnik, and Chelsea Violette to discuss the challenging task of switching third-party administrators (...
Ep 8 | Trulla - Modernizing Pharmacy Procurement
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Rob and Greg welcome a few new SpendMend colleagues - Curtis McEntire and Angela Whitney– to talk about Trulla, a state-of-the-art...
Ep 7 | Don’t be Haunted by a HRSA Audit!
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Halloween, and in this episode, Greg and Rob invite guests from the field to discuss “tricks and treats” from recent HRSA audit experiences...
Ep 6 | 340B NYT Article: Are You Next?
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Gren welcome William Mayhood to the Pod and get into the New York Times article on Bon Secours’ 340B program. We shift gear...
Ep 5 | Weighing the Risk: Referral Capture vs. Continuum of Care
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by another SpendMend Pharmacy colleague – Riley Protz, who serves as Director of Optimization. They discuss...
Ep 4 | Inflation Reduction Act’s 340B Impact
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 of the 340B Unscripted podcast, Greg and Rob bring on Matt Parker, VP of Optimization and Growth at SpendMend AND the maestro behind the...
Ep 3 | Future Outlook of 340B Contract Pharmacy Limitations
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are joined by SpendMend colleague Jacob Thompson to discuss the future outlook of the 340B Contract Pharmacy Limitatio...
Ep 2 | 2022 340B Coalition Summer Recap
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg and Rob are back from Washington, D.C., and are joined by SpendMend colleague Jennifer Hagen to recap highlights from the 2022 S...
Ep 1 | 340B Patient Definition Roundtable
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 0 | 340B Unscripted
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas