Meet the Virtue 340B Team

Experienced leaders dedicated to compliance, innovation, and client success.

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Edward Vargas, MBA, CIA, 340B ACE

Founder & CEO

Leads all compliance audit and consulting engagements

Former 340B compliance specialist and internal auditor for Rochester Regional Health

Author of 340B Mastery: Transforming Risk into Reward in Pharmacy Management

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Katy Lees, MSBA, 340B ACE

Principal 340B Compliance Advisor

20+ years of hospital pharmacy experience

340B Program Director for a large academic medical center

Specializes in program optimization and operational oversight

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Jenna Burns, BA

Head of Operations and Systems

Leads development and optimization of organizational systems and workflows

Oversees operational efficiency, documentation, and internal process alignment

Drives technology integration and continuous improvement across all functions

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Alyssa Vargas, MSN, RN, FNP-C

Senior Clinical Integration Consultant

15+ years of experience in pediatric oncology for a large academic medical center

Extensive clinical background and expertise in outpatient program management

Assists with integrating healthcare quality with strategic compliance

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Our Experience & Credentials

Extensive Audit Experience

Over 50 independent 340B audits conducted across all covered entity types.

Proven Insight

Former internal auditor for a large health system, reporting directly to senior leadership.

National Recognition

Featured speaker at national 340B Coalition and regional healthcare association events.

Published Authority

Author of 340B Mastery Book, a comprehensive guide to managing 340B compliance effectively.

The Value We Bring to Our Clients

Audit-tested expertise that mirrors HRSA audit rigor, reducing compliance risk

Cross-functional insight spanning pharmacy, finance, and compliance departments

Real-world operational understanding, gained from running 340B programs inside hospitals

Educational and collaborative approach, empowering client teams with lasting knowledge

Tailored solutions for every client, not one-size-fits-all templates or outsourced models

Frequently Asked Questions

Our senior-level team members, including our founder and principal consultants, lead and execute every engagement. We do not outsource or delegate client-facing work to junior staff.

Our team has firsthand experience preparing internal teams for HRSA audits. We know what auditors look for and how to prepare your team.

Yes. Our team has worked with all major covered entity types—from health systems and FQHCs to rural hospitals and grantee clinics—so we tailor our approach based on your structure and needs.

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