Multiple Chronic Condition Emergency Department Visits Among U.S. Adults: Disparities at the Intersection of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Status and Race or Ethnicity.

The findings from this study highlight significant racial and ethnic disparities in the risk of MCC-related ED visits, hospitalization following the ED visit, and mortality through the ED among IDD adults. This underscores the importance of adopting a multifaceted approach that addresses the social determinants of health, enhances access to health care, improves quality of care, and enhances care coordination.