Nursing Homes Inappropriately Diagnosed Residents With Schizophrenia To Mask The Misuse Of Antipsychotic Drugs
On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Evaluation and Inspections published this issue brief which found that nursing homes inappropriately diagnosed residents with schizophrenia to mask the misuse of antipsychotic drugs. OIG’s comprehensive review included 40 nursing home inspections completed by the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS . . .
