Table 8.
Coefficent and confidence interval for the relationship between PD and target variables
| Variable | Coefficients | CI: 2.5 % | CI : 97.5 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total health care expenditures | 0.989 | 0.974 | 1.004 |
| Probability of a physician visit | 0.444 | 0.416 | 0.472 |
| Physician expenditures if > 0 | 1.02 | 1.003 | 1.037 |
| Pharmaceutical exp. and pharmacists’ fees | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.88 |
| Pharmaceutical expenditure | 0.928 | 0.906 | 0.95 |
| Number of GP visits | 1.05 | 1.035 | 1.065 |
| Number of specialist visits | 1.065 | 1.045 | 1.086 |
Source: Claims data from Helsana insurance company, own calculations