Table 2.
Use of Registry-Related Functions by Presence of Registries
| Any Registry (n=493) | No Registry (n=557) | Ratio of Registry/No Registry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provides written feedback reports or data to MDs regarding chronically ill patients—n (%) | 249 (51.9) | 132 (24.5) | 2.1 |
| Asthma Registry (n=304) | No Asthma Registry (n=669) | ||
| Feedback to MDs or case managers on: Appropriate use of anti-inflammatory medications—n (%) | 105 (34.5) | 68 (10.2) | 3.4 |
| CHF Registry (n=339) | No CHF Registry (n=636) | ||
| Feedback to MDs/case managers: Use of ace inhibitors—n (%) | 169 (49.9) | 94 (14.8) | 3.4 |
| Hospitalizations for CHF—n (%) | 209 (61.7) | 146 (23.0) | 2.7 |
| Diabetes Registry (n=398) | No Diabetes Registry (n=589) | ||
| Feedback to MDs/case managers: Appropriate glycohemoglobin Monitoring—n (%) | 254 (63.8) | 138 (23.4) | 2.7 |
| Prevention of nephropathy—n (%) | 154 (38.7) | 66 (11.2) | 3.5 |
| Ophthalmology visits—n (%) | 226 (56.8) | 138 (23.4) | 2.4 |
| Hospitalization for diabetes—n (%) | 194 (48.7) | 118 (20.0) | 2.4 |
| Reminders to patients for retinopathy exams—n (%) | 175 (46.1) | 90 (16.4) | 2.8 |
| Can PO provide reports within 5 d of request on patients with diabetes?—n (%) | 307 (78.5) | 325 (57.0) | 1.4 |
Note: All differences significant at the P <.0001 level.
MD, medical director; PO, physician organizations.