Table 3.
PCP Perceptions of Timely Access to Specialist Care
| Specialty | Pre-eReferral (n = 105) | Post-eReferral (n = 102) | Difference | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 79 % | 80 % | 1 % | 0.81 |
| General Surgery | 69 % | 86 % | 18 % | 0.003 |
| Rheumatology | 68 % | 80 % | 13 % | 0.04 |
| Dermatology | 64 % | 72 % | 8 % | 0.24 |
| Orthopedics | 63 % | 83 % | 20 % | 0.001 |
| Otolaryngology | 60 % | 74 % | 14 % | 0.04 |
| Ob/Gyn | 56 % | 61 % | 5 % | 0.50 |
| Endocrinology | 48 % | 53 % | 5 % | 0.45 |
| Gastroenterology | 37 % | 53 % | 16 % | 0.02 |
| Neurology | 21 % | 28 % | 7 % | 0.21 |
PCP perceptions are measured by the proportion of PCPs who agree or strongly agree with the statement that “My office staff can get a timely appointment for our patients when needed” for specialists in the categories above. Proportion of PCPs indicating that they agree/strongly agree are shown for surveys before and after implementation of eReferral
*p values estimated using z-test for proportions