HRSA audits covered entities for compliance with the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program) either by the manufacturer or the federal government. Entities that fail to comply with the audits risk being removed from the 340B Program or being held liable to manufacturers for refunds or discounts.
Any 340B-covered entity can be randomly selected for an audit at any time. Key indicators making a program more likely to undergo an audit include:
Most 340B programs will fall under one of these categories, which is why proactively preparing for a HRSA audit should be a priority—and why it’s valuable for every 340B CE to have it on their radar.
Looking to take the extra step to prepare? Take our HRSA Audit Readiness Quiz to see how prepared your organization is for an audit!
HRSA audits can be an inevitable part of life for many healthcare organizations, which is why proactively preparing for an audit will help keep you covered and compliant. Here are some tips you can follow to avoid unnecessary stress during HRSA audit prep.
Write all policies and procedures clearly for auditors but leave room to make small operational tweaks in the future. And, don’t forget about your vendors. Ensure policies and procedures reflect the work they are doing on your behalf.
Conduct monthly practice audits. Routine self-audits help catch small non-compliance issues and proactively fix them. Additionally, a third-party partner can lead annual independent audits for you.
Organize all items your auditor will review; your documentation should always be easily accessible. For referral capture, consult notes are important for compliance.
Communicate with departments across your organization by notifying them of the impending audit. Inform them of the potential auditor and establish how you’ll communicate.
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Cloudmed 340B experts are here to help you optimize your 340B program savings and keep you compliant and prepared for your next HRSA audit. We keep a pulse on the evolving 340B landscape and how changes could impact covered entities. From ensuring all claims meet compliance standards to reviewing all policies and procedures, the Cloudmed team makes HRSA audit readiness as worry-free as possible.
We are honored to have a distinguished group of 340B and pharmacy experts who come with years of experience and revenue cycle heritage in helping our providers navigate the complex 340B rules and regulations.
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Our 340B experts are ready now to discuss any of your compliance needs or questions. Contact us now to find out more about 340B audit readiness and how the Cloudmed team can help!
