Recent OIG Report

Recent OIG Report May Lead to Increased Scrutiny of Antipsychotic Drug Prescriptions in Nursing Facilities

There are many reasons why the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may increase its scrutiny of a particular practice in nursing homes, and the survey/enforcement actions that frequently follow. Among the primary origins is a recommendation from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to CMS after conducting an integrity and efficiency assessment of CMS’s administration of a particular area.

This Client Alert will (a) outline how this process generally works from start to finish, and (b) discuss a recent OIG report, its recommendations, and the important implications for nursing home operators.