Table 2. Changes in Primary Care Practice Capabilities and Accessibility Between 2017-2018 and 2022-2023.
| Domain | Survey years | Difference (95% CI)a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 2022-2023 | ||
| Accessibility, weighted % of respondents | |||
| Offer extended hoursb | 61 | 51 | −10 (−15 to −4) |
| Offer weekend visits | 44 | 26 | −18 (−24 to −12) |
| Use advanced access scheduling (most or all health care professionals) | 60 | 26 | −34 (−41 to −27) |
| Practice capability composite scores, mean on 100-point scale | |||
| Average capability score (excluding access) | 51 | 54 | 4 (1 to 6) |
| Behavioral health integration | 41 | 41 | 0.5 (−5 to 6) |
| Motivational interviewing training | 42 | 45 | 3 (−3 to 9) |
| Depression care processes | 67 | 72 | 6 (2 to 9) |
| Screening for social needs | 37 | 43 | 7 (1 to 12) |
| Care of patients with complex/high needs | 46 | 61 | 15 (12 to 19) |
| Electronic health record integration | 59 | 67 | 9 (5 to 12) |
| Patient-reported outcome measures | 63 | 70 | 7 (2 to 12) |
| Screening for clinical conditions | 75 | 76 | 0.8 (−4 to 55) |
| Physician and clinic improvement processes | 44 | 41 | −3 (−7 to 0.2) |
| Chronic disease management processes | 52 | 53 | 1 (−4 to 7) |
a
Values may differ due to rounding. Accessibility differences are reported in percentage points.
b
Visits before 8 am or after 5 pm on weekdays.