An ambitious new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation plan will test three new payment models aimed at lowering drug costs and increasing treatment access involving:
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The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation also will develop demonstrations focused on payment arrangements for cell and gene therapy in Medicaid and promoting generic drugs in Medicare Part D.

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