Table 3

Regression coefficients by clinical quality measure

% HypertensivePCMH status% UninsuredUrban% Poverty% 65+% Hispanic
Process measures (%)
 Body mass index screening and follow-up plan0.238***0.067***0.079*−0.0280.096**−0.1620.041
 Cervical cancer screening0.0620.058*−0.091**0.052***−0.105***−0.0730.167***
 Childhood immunisation status−0.198*−0.023−0.0470.079*−0.093*0.1110.144*
 Colorectal cancer screening0.222***0.059***−0.155***0.030**−0.109***0.524***0.109***
 Coronary artery disease: lipid therapy0.0690.023**0.0260.005−0.039−0.160*0.028
 Dental sealants for children 6–9 years−0.120−0.0000.018−0.030−0.027−0.2880.008
 Early entry into prenatal care−0.153**0.026*−0.157***−0.024*−0.099***0.465***0.017
 Ischaemic vascular disease: use of aspirin or another antiplatelet0.0180.038***−0.0260.024**−0.0280.1220.044***
 Screening for depression and follow-up plan0.255**0.083***0.062−0.034*−0.048−0.520***0.041
 Tobacco use screening and cessation intervention0.0380.056***−0.043*−0.014−0.0190.0540.060***
 Use of appropriate medications for asthma0.0900.035**−0.0300.013−0.045−0.1120.075***
 Weight assessment and counselling for nutrition and physical activity for children and adolescents0.232**0.074***−0.0470.0260.072−0.2830.102**
Outcome measures (%)
 Controlling high blood pressure (<140/90 mm Hg)0.0010.013*−0.121***−0.011−0.053**0.119*0.058***
 Diabetes: aaemoglobin A1c poor control (>9)−0.105**−0.025**0.078***−0.0050.088***−0.330***−0.025*
 Low birth weight (% of live births)0.089***−0.000−0.033***0.009**0.009−0.106**−0.026***
  • *P<0.05, **p<0.01, ***p<0.001.

  • PCMH, patient-centred medical home.