Table 1.

Description of stratification criteria Used in randomizing medical clusters to study groups

Stratification criteria	Description
Physician Integrated Network (PIN) [30]	A Manitoba Health primary care renewal initiative that focuses on fee-for-service (FFS) physician groups.
	Its goal is to facilitate systemic improvements in the delivery of primary care.
	Objectives:
	● To improve access to primary care
	● To improve Primary Care Providers’ access to and use of information
	● To improve the work life for all primary care providers
	● To demonstrate high quality primary care with a specific focus on Chronic Disease Management
Uniting Primary Care and Oncology Network (UPCON)[31]	A collaborative partnership between Winnipeg family practice clinics/primary health care centres and CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) that is dedicated to promoting and supporting the shared care of the cancer patient.