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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedGarfield LD, Brown DS, Allaire BT
Psychotropic drug use among preschool children in the Medicaid program from 36 states.
The researchers examined utilization of the most commonly used psychotropic medications among children aged 4 years and younger. They determined the prevalence of and indications for psychotropic medication among preschool children in Medicaid. Their study found that preschoolers are receiving psychotropic medications despite limited evidence supporting safety or efficacy. Medications for attention-deficit disorder/attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment were most common.
AHRQ-funded; HS020269.
Citation: Garfield LD, Brown DS, Allaire BT .
Psychotropic drug use among preschool children in the Medicaid program from 36 states.
Am J Public Health 2015 Mar;105(3):524-9. doi: 10.2105/ajph.2014.302258..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Medication, Medicaid, Behavioral Health
Madden JM, Adams AS, LeCates RF
Changes in drug coverage generosity and untreated serious mental illness: transitioning from Medicaid to Medicare Part D.
This study examined the effects of transitioning to Part D coverage among disabled dual enrollees with schizophrenia or a bipolar disorder, comparing enrollees in states with strict Medicaid cap policies with enrollees in states without caps. It found significant reductions in the number of people with a serious mental illness who were not treated owing to the transition to Part D from strictly capped Medicaid coverage.
AHRQ-funded; HS018577.
Citation: Madden JM, Adams AS, LeCates RF .
Changes in drug coverage generosity and untreated serious mental illness: transitioning from Medicaid to Medicare Part D.
JAMA Psychiatry 2015 Feb;72(2):179-88. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1259..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Medication, Medicare, Medicaid, Depression