Table 2.
Sample Characteristics
| MCO-Level Variables | Frequency/Mean±SD | Percent/Range |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician Focused Index (PF) | 0.20±2.90 | −3.8 to 3.8 |
| Specialist Focused Index (SF) | 3.3±2.67 | −2.8 to 4.8 |
| Fee-for-Service Index (FFS) | 919 | 41% |
| Child-Level Variables | ||
| Children age | 11.8±3.52 | 3 to19 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 879 | 40% |
| Female | 1,344 | 60% |
| Enrollment in months postinterview | 10.7±2.32 | 6 to 12 |
| Race | ||
| White | 1,712 | 77% |
| African-American | 284 | 13% |
| Other race | 227 | 10% |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Hispanic | 546 | 25% |
| Non-Hispanic | 1,677 | 75% |
| Federal Poverty Level | ||
| Less than 150% | 1,452 | 65% |
| Greater than 150% | 771 | 35% |
| Results of QuICCC | ||
| 1 consequence | 566 | 26% |
| 2 consequences | 827 | 37% |
| 3 consequences | 830 | 37% |
| Outpatient use rates per month | 0.97±1.30 | 0 to 13.18 |
| Log outpatient charges per month | 4.14±1.39 | 0.15 to 9.06 |
| Inpatient use rates per month | 0.02±0.16 | 0 to 4.25 |
| Emergency room use rates per month | 0.04±0.09 | 0 to 1.00 |
| Percent with a specialty consultation | 304 | 14% |
| Outpatient charges per month in dollars | $172±$404 | $10 to $8,619 |