Research Letter

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Life Expectancy Among Medicaid Beneficiaries

JAMA Network Open 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.33251

September 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This cross-sectional study examines the life expectancies and causes of death associated with excess mortality among Medicaid beneficiaries with autism spectrum disorder.

Corresponding Author: Guohua Li, DrPH, MD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 622 W 168th St, PH5-505, New York, NY 10032 (GL2240@cumc.columbia.edu).

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