We unpack how CMS will monitor antipsychotic use in nursing homes, why the national average is changing, and what datasets will be cross-checked to produce public quality measures. We set the stage for part two, where we dig into practical steps to strengthen documentation, data integrity, and care processes.

• OIG findings and the CMS refocus 
• reasons for increased oversight and risk signals 
• how MDS and claims will be cross-referenced 
• shift in national average to 16.98% 
• implications for star ratings and care compare 
• focus on accurate capture, verification, and data integrity 
• preview of nuts-and-bolts actions in part two

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