Table 1. Characteristics of Eye Care Practices Contacted.
Characteristic | No. (%) of Practices | |
---|---|---|
Medicaid | BCBS | |
Maryland | 164 (53.9) | 158 (52.8) |
Michigan | 140 (46.1) | 141 (47.2) |
Urban | 211 (69.4) | 202 (67.6) |
Rural | 93 (30.6) | 97 (32.4) |
Ophthalmologist | 154 (50.7) | 149 (49.8) |
Optometrist | 150 (49.3) | 150 (50.2) |
Total | 304 (50.4) | 299 (49.6) |
Abbreviation: BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield.