The bill S. 4204, also known as the "Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act" or "MVP Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act to support value-based purchasing arrangements under the Medicaid program. These arrangements allow states to negotiate drug prices based on the...
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The bill wants to help states buy medicines for people on Medicaid by letting them pay based on how well the medicines work, hoping this will save money and make people healthier. It also asks for a report to see if this plan is helping people get the medicines they need and if it's a good deal for everyone.