Table 3.

Differences ACIC and QCPC

CCM component	Number of ACIC items	Number of QCPC items
Organization of healthcare delivery system	6	0
Community linkages	3	5
Self management support	4	6
Delivery system	6	12
Decision support	4	7
Clinical information system	5	5
Categories of Answer	ACIC	QCPC
	Scores: D Level (0-1) up to A Level (9-11) resulting in a sum score as well as score for the single CCM component used for quality improvement programs.	Five-point-Likert scale e.g. using "always" to "never" or percentage as well as yes/no answers resulting in a tailored feedback of the single practice used for improvement of chronic illness care.
Directions	ACIC	QCPC
	Can be filled out by anyone of one physical site (e.g., a practice, clinic, hospital, health plan) that supports care for chronic illness (condition has to be specified).	Should only be filled out by a primary care physician who supports care for patients with chronic illnesses (condition has not to be specified).