The 340B drug pricing program allows certain providers known as covered entities, including community health centers, to purchase outpatient medications at a discount. Community health centers utilize the savings generated from the program to provide access to affordable medications and...
Community health centers rely on the 340B Drug Pricing Program to provide affordable medications and comprehensive services to patients. Although all health centers offer pharmacy services, not all operate their own pharmacies. Most health centers rely on contract pharmacies to ensure their...
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a federal program established in 1992 under the Public Health Service Act (the name “340B” derives from the section of the Act that established the program). The program allows certain providers, known as ‘covered entities,’ to purchase some outpatient...
Governor Bill Lee has officially kicked off the FY25-26 budget hearings, marking the start of critical discussions around funding priorities. This week, TennCare and the Tennessee Department of Health presented their proposed budgets, each highlighting significant achievements and outlining...
This week, Community Health Centers in Tennessee and across the nation are celebrating National Health Center Week to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of Health Centers for over 50 years. Health Centers across the country serve as the health care home for more than 30...
Legislation to enact reforms to the 340B program was recently introduced in the House of Representatives. Learn more about Congressional efforts to shore up the program. What is the 340B Program? The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a federal program, established in 1992, which allows...
Summer provides a variety of opportunities for health centers stay engaged in advocacy. Read on to learn about upcoming opportunities! Summer provides many different advocacy opportunities for community health centers. By summer, the state legislative session has adjourned, and...
Congress has begun work on the FY25 appropriations process, including annual health center funding sign on letters. Learn more about this process and how you can advocate for health centers in today's blog! Community health centers receive federal funding through the Community Health...
Community health centers rely on the Health Care Safety Net funding to care for uninsured adults. Learn more about the fund in this year’s budget: Health Care Safety Net An estimated 10.4% of adult Tennesseans are uninsured. 1 The Health Care Safety Net,...
The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation to expand access to treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in community health centers. The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation last week that expands the capacity of community health centers (CHCs) and community mental health...