Characteristics of the Facilitated (n = 17) and Self-Directed (n = 18) Practices
| Characteristic | Facilitateda% | Self-Directed % |
|---|---|---|
| NDP = National Demonstration Project. | ||
| a One facilitated practice withdrew shortly after the start of the NDP. | ||
| Age of practice, y | ||
| ≤5 | 35 | 33 |
| 6–10 | 24 | 5 |
| 11–20 | 6 | 29 |
| >20 | 35 | 33 |
| Size | ||
| Solo (± midlevel clinicians) | 35 | 22 |
| Small (2–3 physicians) | 24 | 12 |
| Medium (4–6 physicians) | 17 | 44 |
| Large (≥7 physicians) | 24 | 22 |
| Setting | ||
| Rural | 29 | 33 |
| Suburban | 53 | 55 |
| Urban | 18 | 11 |
| Scope of practice | ||
| Home visits | 29 | 50 |
| Prenatal care | 23 | 55 |
| Hospital care | 59 | 66 |
| Labor and delivery | 23 | 44 |
| Ownership structure | ||
| Physician owned | 59 | 61 |
| Health or hospital system owned | 41 | 39 |
| Health information technology | ||
| Electronic medical record | 76 | 61 |
| Electronic prescribing | 70 | 44 |
| Practice Web site | 35 | 50 |
| Interactive patient portal | 5 | 5 |
| Access to care | ||
| Same-day appointments | 53 | 61 |
| Group visits | 6 | 11 |
| e-Visits | 17 | 5 |
| Population management | ||
| Disease registry | 0 | 5 |
| Team model | 12 | 11 |