Rates of Traditional Face-to Face Visits and Care STEPs Documentation in Oregon’s APCM Community Health Centers (March 1, 2013 to June 30, 2017)
| Mean Rate/1000 Patients/Quarter (SD) | Start of Study Period | End of Study Period | Mean Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDS traditional face-to-face visits per 1000 | 635 (128) | 461 (109) | −174 (−255, −94)* |
| Care STEPs per 1000 (all providers) | 831 (174) | 1017 (369) | 186 (−89, 460) |
| Care STEPs per 1000 (physicians and APPs) | 279 (133) | 221 (156) | −58 (−162, 45) |
| New visit types per 1000 | 688 (168) | 675 (193) | −13 (−131, 105) |
| Care coordination per 1000 | 122 (53) | 266 (179) | 145 (11, 279)* |
| Education/wellness per 1000 | 7 (9) | 42 (68) | 35 (−19, 89) |
| Barriers to health per 1000 | 14 (19) | 33 (39) | 19 (−10, 49) |
↵* Statistically significant.
Care STEPs, Care and Services That Engage Patients; APCM, Alternative Payment and Care Model; UDS, Uniform Data Service; APP, advanced practice provider; CI, confidence interval.