Characteristics of Pair-Matched Practices, Based on Clinician Survey Responses
| Pair Match | Practice Type | 2013 Locale Population | Panel Size | Pts/Day | % Medicare | Reg Use of AD Form | % Discuss AD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FQHC | 17,140 | >2000 | 12 | 25 to 49 | N | 0 |
| 1 | Independent | 6,027 | >3000 | >40 | 50 to 74 | N | 1 to 24 |
| 2 | Residency/Corporate | 610,613 | >3000 | 30 to 39 | 25 to 49 | N × 2, Y × 1 | 1 to 24 |
| 2 | Residency | 610,613 | >3000 | 40 | 25 to 74 | Y × 1, N × 4 | 1 to 24 |
| 3 | Independent | 23,400 | >3000 | 10 to 19 | 25 to 49 | N | 0 |
| 3 | Independent | 17,140 | >3000 | 20 to 29 | 50 to 74 | N | 1 to 24 |
2013 Locale Population, based on 2013 data; % Discuss AD: Estimated percent of patients with whom the clinician believes they discuss ADs at baseline; FQHC, Federally Qualified Health Center; pts/day, estimated average number of patients seen per day; % Medicare, estimated percent Medicare-insured patients; Reg Use of AD Form, Does the clinician use an AD form on a regular basis? (Y, yes; N, no, ×# indicates how many clinicians gave this answer).
AD, Advance Directive.