Evaluate Appropriate Use of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Combos
May 2025
You’ll see an even bigger push to avoid opioid and benzodiazepine combos in older patients...due to a new Star Rating quality measure.
You’re well aware of opioid and benzo combo dangers, such as increased risks of respiratory depression and death...and Beers Criteria concerns of cognitive impairment and falls in older people.
Starting in 2027, CMS will track opioid and benzodiazepine combos as a quality measure for Part D and Advantage plans.
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