About this episode
The episode discusses recent state-level changes to 340B reporting requirements and their implications for healthcare.
Some of the most consequential changes for 340B this year came not from Washington D.C., but from statehouses across the country. We speak with Tom O’Donnell, senior vice president of government relations at 340B Health, to recap some of the biggest changes on the state legislative level throughout this year and to preview what might come from the states in 2026. Seven States Enact New Reporting Laws This year, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont have added new 340B reporting laws, increasing the list of states with such mandates to 10. O’Donnell says the first reporting requirements that Minnesota enacted in 2023 have influenced newer requirements in the other states. He notes hospitals’ continuing concerns about the burdens and possible repercussions of focusing on several specific types of reporting data, including breakdowns by payer type and most frequently used drugs. Hybrid Bills Combine Protections With Reporting Mandates Five states that passed new 340B laws in 2025 did so with a twist. Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont passed combination bills with both contract pharmacy protections with new reporting mandates. O’Donnell…
People in this episode
Guest: Tom O’Donnell
Topics covered
- 340B reporting requirements
- state legislation
- healthcare policy
- contract pharmacy protections
- government relations
Keywords
- 340B
- reporting laws
- state legislation
- healthcare
- contract pharmacy
- government relations
- Minnesota
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Indiana
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 340B Health
Places: Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Minnesota, Maine
More episodes of 340B Insight
- How To Calculate How the IRA Will Affect 340B in 2027 · May 26, 2026 · 22 min
- How To Navigate a Drug Company’s Good-Faith Inquiry · May 11, 2026 · 16 min
- The Rebate Debate and Other “Fast and Furious” 340B Developments · April 13, 2026 · 23 min
- How To Improve 340B Inventory Management · March 30, 2026 · 18 min
- Lessons From a Pro in Advocating Effectively for 340B · March 9, 2026 · 23 min
- What Happens After a State Enacts Contract Pharmacy Protections? · February 23, 2026 · 23 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the 340B Insight podcast page.