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Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Data Sharing Agreement User Guide Version 8.6

Guidance for information and instructions on Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) needed to implement and manage the PAP information sharing process with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The document facilitates data exchange partners to coordinate Medicare Part D drug benefits with CMS, within the requirements of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA).

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: April 03, 2017

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