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Updates to the Prescription Drug Event (PDE) layout and the Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP) Reconciliation Reports

Guidance for announcement that CMS is making changes to the PDE Record inbound and outbound file layouts and the CGDP Reconciliation Reports. The new PDE record layout will become effective on November 9, 2014, and, will be required for all PDE file submissions on and after November 9, 2014, regardless of PDE date of service.

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

Issue Date: September 04, 2014

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