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Expanding Antipsychotic Drug Monitoring to All Medicaid Recipients.

This bill expands the requirement for state Medicaid programs to monitor the use of antipsychotic medications. Starting January 1, 2024, this monitoring must cover all adult and senior Medicaid beneficiaries, including those in nursing homes and receiving home care services. The goal is to enhance safety and ensure the appropriate use of these powerful drugs for all eligible individuals, directly impacting healthcare quality.
Key points
Effective January 1, 2024, state Medicaid programs must monitor the use of antipsychotic medications for all beneficiaries, regardless of age.
This expansion specifically targets seniors (over 65) and individuals in long-term care facilities or receiving home and community-based services.
The increased oversight aims to improve the safety and quality of healthcare provided to adult Medicaid recipients.
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Additional Information
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the application of Medicaid State programs to monitor antipsychotic medications to all Medicaid beneficiaries.
Print number: HR 4096
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2023-06-14