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This is a great paper outlining what community health advocates and leaders already know: it is the 'long tail' of community-based safety net providers on the frontlines that provide the comprehensive, interrelated services America's most vulnerable populations need to access healthcare. And 340B is a critical source of funding that enables safety net clinics to sustain these services. To expand access to care for our most vulnerable, there is a long list of important services safety net clinics provide alongside traditional clinical care: preventive health services, support for non-English speaking populations, and services incorporating the health related social needs of unhoused, low-income, and uninsured/underinsured individuals, to name but a few. This is where the 340B program comes in. These services are under-reimbursed, underfunded, or unfunded by insurance, grants, and limited state & federal resources. The 340B drug program fills these funding gaps to ensure safety net clinics can provide reliable and comprehensive services for these populations and advance the public health mission for the benefit of all Americans, all without the use of taxpayer funds and targeted to the safety net providers doing the work on the ground. https://lnkd.in/eqzJ_P6d #340b #sdoh #defend340b Alchemy

Alchemy is proud to join the Health Action Alliance's U.S. Business Action to End HIV, a coalition of businesses dedicated to ending the HIV epidemic in America. We look forward to making impact together, and are committed to ensuring reliable, equitable access to essential medicines. #EndHIV #HAA

?? Struggling to make sense of different pricing structures for your in-house pharmacy partner? You’re not alone! Choosing the right vendor for your in-house pharmacy is critical, but comparing pricing models isn’t always straightforward. Each vendor presents unique fee structures and financial projections, making it tough to assess which one will truly maximize your returns. In our latest blog post, we break down the key factors to consider, from staffing costs to hidden fees, to help you make an informed decision. #340B #InHousePharmacy

?? Did you know Alchemy has a growing team of skilled, mission-driven pharmacists? This World Pharmacists Day we celebrate the critical roles our pharmacists play in improving health access and equity at safety net clinics across the country: ???????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? Susie J. Crowe, PharmD, MPH, Co-Founder & Chief Pharmacist. Partners with clinics to launch mobile clinic programs and build community partnerships to reach new patient populations at high risk of contracting HIV and Hepatitis C. Scott Brewster, PharmD, BCACP, 340B ACE, Director of Pharmacy Operations. 340B expert. Works hand-in-hand with clinic partners to optimize their 340B programs, hire on-site pharmacists, and manage all compliance and audit requirements. Andy Storjohann, PharmD, Senior Manager of Pharmacy Operations. Pre-launch specialist. Designs pharmacy spaces and manages licensing and regulatory applications and inspections. Laser focused on launching in-house pharmacies as compliantly and efficiently as possible. ????-???????? ?????????????????????? Our on-site pharmacists oversee day-to-day operations and patient care and provide invaluable on-the-ground feedback as we continue to build out our digital product and operational playbook. The team includes: - Marianne Ratliff, PharmD, Pharmacist in Charge, Equality Health? - Kellie Spurlock, PharmD, Pharmacist, Equality Health - Rops Pierre-Pean, PharmD, Pharmacist in Charge, Community Care Resources of Florida - Claudia Callinan, RPh, Pharmacist, Community Care Resources of Florida - Megan Conklin, PharmD, MPH, Pharmacist in Charge, Raphael Health Center - Lorna Kirui Rono, PharmD. MBA, Pharmacist in Charge, Someone Cares #WorldPharmacistsDay #pharmacists #340B

At this year's 340B Midwest Expo hosted by?Ohio Pharmacists Association, our Founder & Co-CEO Sid Viswanathan presented the "???????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ????-?????????? ????????????????" Be sure to ???????????? ???? here so get a version of the slides and videos from the conference. We'll be sure to share all the details from his presentation soon. ?? Pitfall #1: Not having alignment on pharmacy strategy and goals from the entire leadership team??? ? ?? Pitfall #2: Picking the Wrong Pharmacy Operating Model for Your Clinic?? ?? Pitfall #3: Picking the Wrong Pharmacy Partner ? ?? Pitfall #4: Assuming an Unrealistic ROI for your In-House Pharmacy ?? Pitfall #5: Not Reserving Enough Cash for Initial Inventory ?? ?? Pitfall #6: 340B Compliance is ?????? PBM Compliance ?? Pitfall #7: Not Investing Beyond the Pharmacy?? #340BMidwestExpo #340BPharmacy

A long, determined walk in the same direction leads to special things. On Friday, BEAT AIDS held its 37th Annual Community Banquet at the Second Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, which also marked Michele Durham's 30th year as Executive Director. During that time, BEAT AIDS has served over 320,000 people affected by HIV/AIDS, steadily marching towards the singular objective its name bears. At the banquet, it was inspiring to see how the organization accomplishes this - through the service of not just one individual, but a team, a family, and a community. Alchemy is honored to be BEAT AIDS' in-house pharmacy partner as it embarks on the next chapter of its journey. We couldn’t think of a team that better embodies the intent of the 340B program than BEAT AIDS. Congratulations on 37 years - and counting - of remarkable impact!

Yesterday was National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day. With over 50% of people living with HIV above the age of 50, the topic of aging with HIV requires more conversation.?? Earlier this year, our Founder & Co-CEO, Sid Viswanathan, spent time in Washington DC at a Congressional Roundtable hosted by NMAC on 50+ Living with HIV in collaboration with Francisco Ruiz, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Suzanne Bonamici, that focussed on the many challenges facing our aging HIV population in America ????.? As a result of vast improvements in HIV treatment, more and more people with HIV are reaching and enjoying the “golden years” with many approaching the ages of 60,70 and even 80+, for the first time in the history of HIV care. But despite federal laws that prohibit discrimination, many are facing hurdles as they seek living arrangements and long-term care services suitable for seniors. Our work at Alchemy extends far beyond the walls of the pharmacy. We will fight on behalf of our covered entity partners to ensure they can assist their HIV patients facing continued discrimination as they age. #HIVandAging The AIDS Institute #NHAAD

Did you know that more than half of people living with HIV in the United States are over 50 years old? Today we recognize National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day. Alchemy is committed to ensuring that everyone has reliable access to life-saving medications and compassionate care. We understand the unique healthcare and social support needs of people aging with HIV, and we’re here to help them live healthy, full lives.?#NHAAD?#HIVandAging The AIDS Institute

3,000+ people, 4 days, a Category 2 hurricane, and 1 slice of alligator cheesecake later, that’s a wrap on #2024USCHA! This year’s theme, #SouthernJoy, celebrated the strength, resilience, activism, and deep community among those fighting to end the HIV epidemic, particularly in communities of color. At Alchemy we were inspired by this call to action, as over 80% of our partner clinics are located in the South, reaching underserved black and brown communities disproportionately affected by the epidemic. We leave the conference reinvigorated and more committed than ever to the work ahead to #EndHIV. #2024USCHA #USCHA #SouthernJoy NMAC

Until next time New Orleans ?? ! This week at the 2024 U.S. Conference on HIV and AIDS, we celebrated #SouthernJoy in HIV communities across the country, with a focus on the South. The South is where Black, Latino and Indigenous populations continue to face significant adversity and discrimination.?And despite a Category 2 hurricane, over 3,000+ people came together in #NOLA to celebrate joy and inclusiveness across communities living with HIV. I’m constantly inspired by the amount of compassion and support that exists within the HIV community, but am also reminded of the amount of work that still remains, to improve and advance HIV access and equity across the country. At Alchemy, our focus is to build in-house pharmacies inside every HIV clinic in the country. But our mission starts first with ensuring America becomes a place where “new HIV infections are prevented, every person knows their status, and every person with HIV has high-quality care and treatment, and lives free from stigma and discrimination.” #2024USCHA #USCHA?CC NMAC