Which type of facility provides outpatient services under the 340B Program?

Outpatient facilities are specifically designed to provide outpatient services and are eligible to participate in the 340B Program. This program allows eligible healthcare organizations to purchase outpatient prescription drugs at discounted prices, which they can then provide to patients who meet certain criteria. Outpatient facilities typically include clinics and other healthcare entities that render services to patients who do not require an overnight stay, making them directly relevant to the 340B Program’s intent of making affordable medications more accessible to vulnerable populations.

While inpatient hospitals may provide outpatient services, they do not primarily operate as outpatient facilities. Long-term care facilities focus on residents requiring extended medical attention and support, often under different regulations and reimbursements. Home health agencies provide care in the patient's home, which does not align with the structural framework of outpatient facilities under the 340B Program. Thus, the designation of outpatient facility is clearly aligned with the nature of services and the operational model supported by the 340B Program.