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High risk medication prescriptions and the impact on a plan’s Star Rating

By Signify Health News on 9/20/16 12:01 PM

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) added benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed to treat insomnia and sleeplessness, as potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) according to the Beers Criteria in 2015. Older adults have increased sensitivity to benzodiazepines and decreased metabolism of long-acting agents; in general, all benzodiazepines increase risk of cognitive impairment, delirium, falls, fractures, and motor vehicle crashes in older adults.

Topics: Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Care Management