Table 2.
Unadjusted hospitalization rates by profit status and region
| Region | For-Profit Rate per 100 Person-Years | Nonprofit Rate per 100 Person-Years | Relative Rate (95% Confidence Interval) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis | ||||
| Overall | 169 | 146 | 1.16 (1.12 to 1.18) | <0.001 |
| Northeast | 170 | 162 | 1.05 (0.99 to 1.11) | 0.09 |
| South | 171 | 153 | 1.12 (1.08 to 1.16) | <0.001 |
| Midwest | 177 | 151 | 1.17 (1.12 to 1.22) | <0.001 |
| West | 155 | 123 | 1.26 (1.20 to 1.32) | <0.001 |
| Peritoneal dialysis | ||||
| Overall | 110 | 99 | 1.12 (1.02 to 1.22) | 0.02 |
| Northeast | 117 | 118 | 0.99 (0.77 to 1.28) | 0.97 |
| South | 115 | 97 | 1.19 (1.01 to 1.39) | 0.03 |
| Midwest | 117 | 118 | 0.99 (0.82 to 1.20) | 0.93 |
| West | 81 | 85 | 0.96 (0.81 to 1.14) | 0.62 |