Black, Gifted & Whole CEO and HIV/AIDS Advocate Guy Anthony Speaks Out on the 340B ACCESS Act

The 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net Act (ACCESS Act) is a bipartisan effort led by Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) to strengthen and protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This critical legislation clarifies who qualifies as a patient, restores access to contract pharmacies, ensures specialty care is included, and adds essential transparency and oversight measures. At its core, the bill seeks to preserve the ability of safety-net providers, community health centers, and HIV/AIDS service organizations to continue delivering affordable medications and comprehensive care to the nation’s most vulnerable patients. You can read the full summary of the bill here.

"The 340B ACCESS Act is more than legislation; it’s a lifeline. By protecting this critical program, Representatives Carter and Harshbarger are ensuring that people living with HIV, communities of color, and other vulnerable populations can continue to access affordable care and lifesaving medications.

At Black, Gifted & Whole, we know firsthand that 340B is not just policy, it’s equity, dignity, and justice. It allows community-based organizations and safety-net providers to stretch limited resources, expand services, and reach patients who might otherwise fall through the cracks. Preserving 340B means preserving health equity and ensuring that those who have historically been left behind are seen, valued, and cared for."

— Guy Anthony, CEO, Black, Gifted & Whole Foundation