Use of First-Line Psychosocial Care for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics (APP)

Community First Health Plans is committed to working with our Providers to improve the quality of care for our Members.

Please use this Use of First-Line Psychosocial Care for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics (APP) Provider Tip Sheet for guidance regarding the importance of utilizing psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents (1-17 years of age) before considering antipsychotic medications. This is a Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) measure.

Our goal is to ensure that safer first-line psychosocial interventions are utilized, and that children and adolescents do not unnecessarily incur the risks associated with antipsychotic medications.

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