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Provider Survey: Prior Authorizations Harm Patients
AMA survey: 93% of providers say prior authorizations delay care with 91% reporting negative clinical impact.

Jen Laws
Apr 3, 20225 min read
2022: New Beginnings, New Changes
CANN announces 2022 organizational changes including rebranding and launching the 340B Action Center.
Dusty Garner
Jan 2, 20223 min read
2021: A Year in Reflection
CANN reflects on 2021 advocacy spanning 340B drug pricing, HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use disorder policy.

Jen Laws
Dec 12, 20213 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Stepping into the Shadow of a Giant
New CANN leadership reflects on mentorship and maintaining advocacy legacy following Bill Arnold's passing.

Jen Laws
Nov 28, 20214 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why Program Reform Matters to You
Final installment addressing 340B reform needs: transparency, accountability, and contract pharmacy concerns.

Jen Laws
Nov 21, 20215 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Middlemen Matters to You
Analyzes the role of contract pharmacies and intermediaries in 340B drug distribution and patient access.

Jen Laws
Nov 14, 20216 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Decline in Charity Care Matters to You
Examines how 340B program expansion correlates with declining hospital charity care for vulnerable patients.

Jen Laws
Nov 7, 20216 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why Accountability Matters to You
Explores accountability mechanisms in the 340B program and oversight requirements for patient protection.

Jen Laws
Oct 31, 20216 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why Transparency Matters to You
Explains why transparency in 340B operations is critical for program integrity and patient access.

Jen Laws
Oct 24, 20215 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Program Matters to You
Introduces the 340B Drug Discount Program: its history, purpose, and significance for medication access.

Jen Laws
Oct 17, 20215 min read
340B Drug Discount Program: Here's What Patient Advocates Need to Know
Overview of the 340B Drug Discount Program for patient advocates covering program history and key policy issues.

Jen Laws
Jul 18, 20216 min read
Mr. Becerra, Bring Back the Mega-Guidance. With Love, 340B
Calls for restoring Obama-era guidance defining 340B patient protections and enforcement mechanisms.

Jen Laws
Jun 20, 20213 min read
CMS Sides with the Devil: Insurers' Co-Pay Accumulators Remain…for Now
Examines CMS's rebate rule on copay accumulator programs that block patient assistance from counting toward deductibles.

Jen Laws
Jun 6, 20216 min read
Jen's Half Cents: Fixing the Broken Patient Advocacy Pipeline
Broken advocacy pipeline lacks investment in leadership development, compensation, and mentorship.

Jen Laws
May 23, 20215 min read
Novel Developments: Merck & Gilead Partner on New ARVs
Merck-Gilead partnership on long-acting injectables Islatravir and Lenacapavir for HIV treatment.

Jen Laws
Mar 28, 20213 min read
Advocacy in 2021…and Beyond
CANN outlines advocacy priorities for the Biden era, from 340B reform and drug pricing to HIV criminalization and health equity.
Community Access National Network
Dec 11, 20204 min read
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