Readmission Rates For Mental Health Condition Nearly 1.5 Times Higher For Adults With Autism

Adults with autism were nearly 1.5 times more likely to be readmitted to the hospital in 2019 for a mental health condition within 30 days compared to adults with other mental health conditions, but not autism, according to a recent study. The researchers concluded that addressing the need for accessible and tailored mental health care services for adults with autism will require collaborative efforts across health care sectors to create comprehensive, inclusive, and person-centered approaches to mental health care delivery.;

The study team analyzed data from the National Readmission Database (NRD) for 2019, which includes all-payer . . .