Table II.
Insurance status of SCD patients and visits in 2007
| Insurance Status | Mean (SD)a | N (%) At Least One Visitb | N (%) of Visitsc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Insurance | 0.62 (0.46) | 1989 (68) | 11831 (72.3) |
| Private Insurance | 0.25 (0.41) | 876 (30) | 2892 (17.7) |
| Uninsured | 0.13 (0.30) | 560 (19) | 1640 (10) |
a
For each patient, the percentage of that patient’s ED visits covered by public, private, or no insurance was calculated; means in this column represent the average across patients of the percentage of visits with the corresponding insurance status.
b
Frequencies (percentages) in this column represent the number of patients who had at least one ED visit in 2007 with the corresponding insurance status.
c
Frequencies (percentages) in this column represent the number of total visits made to the ED in 2007 by patients with each corresponding insurance status.