Journal
ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Volume 46, Issue 6, Pages 768-776Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s10488-019-00960-z
Keywords
Autism spectrum disorders; Medicaid; Prevalence; Healthcare utilization; Costs
Funding
- Organization for Autism Research
- University of Mississippi Graduate School Council
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As the number of individuals diagnosed with autism increases, there is an increase in demand to provide support throughout their lifespan. This study aimed to: (1) estimate trends in the prevalence of autism diagnoses and medical services use in adults with autism diagnoses; (2) assess predictors of healthcare utilization and costs among adults with autism diagnoses enrolled in Medicaid. A retrospective analysis of 2006-2008 Medicaid claims for 39 states was conducted. There was a 38% increase in the prevalence of autism diagnoses from 2006 to 2008. Total expenditures and outpatient and ER visits varied significantly by demographic variables.
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