The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance to states and manufacturers regarding participation in value based purchasing (VBP) arrangements.  The guidance also encourages states to participate in such arrangements as a means to address, as well as offset, higher cost drug treatments. 

This guidance has been released through State Release #176 and Manufacturer Release #99, which are available for download by clicking here.

If you have any questions regarding the states and/or drug manufacturer releases, email MDROperations@cms.hhs.gov.

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