https://www.mcknights.com/news/nationwide-analysis-of-nursing-home-antipsychotic-use-on-the-way/ A federal watchdog is promising a nationwide analysis of antipsychotic use in nursing homes, following a small-scale audit that found medical directors were inappropriately diagnosing residents with schizophrenia to “mask” the misuse of such medications. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General on Monday announced the new project, which is scheduled for completion in...

Half the country’s top state attorneys are suing over new Medicaid requirements, arguing that added work requirements for some “medically frail” beneficiaries could lead to lost coverage for people who need it most. It’s a fraught issue, with states moving quickly to change their verification strategies and ensure individuals covered either work, go to school or meet quickly narrowing exceptions. One key issue unknown, however, is how the new rules — requiring a disability to “significantly...

Medicare rules, costs, and benefits change every year, but some coming up in 2026 could have a bigger impact on your health and your...