Table 1.
MEPS survey items, by PCMH features
| PCMH criteria | Survey items used |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive care | |
| Does the provider usually ask about medications and treatments prescribed by other doctors? | |
| Does the provider provide care for new health problems? | |
| Does the provider provide preventive health care? | |
| Does the provider provide referrals to other health professionals? | |
| Does the provider provide care for ongoing health problems? | |
| Patient-centered care | |
| Does the provider show respect for the medical, traditional, and alternative treatments other doctors may give? | |
| Does the provider explain all health care options to participant? | |
| Does the provider ask participant to help decide treatment choice? | |
| Accessible care | |
| Is it difficult to contact the provider by phone about a health problem during regular office hours? | |
| Does the provider offer night and weekend office hours? | |
| Does the provider speak the participant’s language or provide translation services? |
Abbreviations: MEPS, Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys; PCMH, patient-centered medical home.