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January 20, 2023   
Health Law Weekly

CMS Takes Steps to Reduce Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes

  • January 20, 2023
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Nursing homes that erroneously code residents with a schizophrenia diagnosis could see their star ratings downgraded in a move aimed at reducing the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced January 18 in a Quality, Safety & Oversight Group memorandum.

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