AUTISM CARE COSTS ARE EXPLODING—AND NO ONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT

Mario Nawfal

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🇺🇸 AUTISM CARE COSTS ARE EXPLODING—AND NO ONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT

U.S. healthcare spending on autism is rising 13% every year, making it one of the fastest-growing expenses in the system.

That’s even faster than opioid addiction treatment (9%) and outpacing nearly every other condition, including Type 2 diabetes—the nation’s most expensive disease.

With over 75% of U.S. health spending analyzed, the financial impact of autism care is undeniable.

How long until policymakers start paying attention?

Source: JAMA