Our hospital has been a member of Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access since its formation in 1993. The services provided by SNHPA, the drug pricing reports, sub-ceiling price surveys, the advocacy and networking opportunities, to name only a few, have made membership in SNHPA an invaluable tool in our quest to provide care to patients in need.  The membership fee has been a great investment in the process of saving several million dollars each year.

All entities participating in the federal 340B Drug Discount program should strongly consider membership in Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access. SNHPA is the absolute best source of information about this important cost saving program.  The information we have learned about 340B from SNHPA staff has made a significant impact in reducing our drug expenditures for outpatient pharmaceuticals.  The 340B program is complex. Please do not make the mistake of trying to navigate this confusing program on your own. Let SNHPA's experienced staff guide you through the "jungle" to maximize your savings and minimize your compliance risk.

SNHPA has been essential in maintaining, explaining and making the 340B opportunity more accessible to eligible hospitals.  The cost of membership is trivial compared to the benefits gained and I am convinced that, were it not for SNHPA's efforts, opponents of 340B would have convinced Congress to eliminate the program long ago.

We have been members of SNHPA for several years and have reaped literally millions in return. SNHPA's help in navigating our medical center through this complicated program is invaluable.  The Coalition has also provided important guidance to our hospital as we have tried to maximize use of patient assistance programs while ensuring compliance with the law.  SNHPA has also led the way in Washington to ensure that 340B is protected from efforts to restrict or repeal the law.  Safety net hospitals cannot afford to not participate in the Coalition as reimbursement decreases and the uninsured/underinsured population increases.

SIUH became 340B eligible in July, 2004.  The information and support provided by SNHPA to understand the 340B process has been invaluable to us as we go through the implementation process. It is a pleasure to work with the SNHPA staff.