Editorial: Beyond the Prior Authorization: Multi-Modal Efforts to Reduce Antipsychotic Medication Prescribing in Foster Care Youth

When it comes to efforts to reduce the over-prescribing of psychiatric medications, the first thing that comes to mind for many clinicians is burdensome prior authorizations or generic letters from insurance companies telling you things you already know. Most psychiatrists and primary care clinicians are well aware of the potential risks associated with drugs such as antipsychotic medications, and many wonder if these intrusions into the doctor-patient relationship go beyond saving money and actually contribute to improved care.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research