Lessons From a Pro in Advocating Effectively for 340B

Lessons From a Pro in Advocating Effectively for 340B

From 340B Insight by 340B Health

March 9, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

Ben Frederick discusses the importance of early advocacy for the 340B program as state legislatures become key battlegrounds.

As state legislatures shape up to be the primary battlegrounds for 340B in 2026, Memorial Healthcare Associate Vice President of Advocacy and Government Relations Ben Frederick joins us to share what he’s learned about advocating for 340B. Early Involvement “Crucial” as Focus Shifts to States Ben notes that as states started becoming the primary venues for debating 340B legislation, lobbying efforts from both hospitals and pharmaceutical companies began increasing. This snowballed into deeper conversations — and misleading narratives — about the intent of 340B. Those conversations underscored the importance of hospitals lobbying early and frequently with key stakeholders to help set the record straight about 340B. 340B as Key to Hospital Resiliency For Ben, one of the biggest points he comes back to is the importance of the flexibility of 340B savings. With safety-net hospitals operating on thin margins, the ability to access 340B and the freedom to use savings where the community needs them most is essential not just for serving patients but in many cases for keeping the lights on in the first place. Know Your “Why” for Supporting 340B When illustrating the importance of 340B…

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Frederick

Topics covered

  • advocacy
  • 340B program
  • healthcare legislation
  • hospital funding
  • patient care

Keywords

  • 340B
  • advocacy
  • healthcare
  • hospital funding
  • legislation
  • patient care
  • safety-net hospitals

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Organizations: Memorial Healthcare, 340B, 340B Health

Places: 2026

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