Table 1.
Characteristics of Participating Practices
| Practice | Location | Clinicians/Staff | Ownership | PCMH Recognition | Underserved Patient Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORPRN1 | Rural | 27 | Hospital-owned | Other recognition | Yes |
| ORPRN2 | Suburban | 60 | Totally independent | Other recognition | No |
| ORPRN3 | Rural | 18 | Totally independent | Other recognition | Yes |
| ORPRN4 | Urban | 25 | Totally independent | Other recognition | No |
| WREN1 | Rural | 126 | Physician-owned | None | Yes |
| WREN2 | Urban | 53 | FQHC | Partial or no recognition | Yes |
| WREN3 | Rural | 30 | Integrated system | Other advanced primary care redesign | Yes |
| WREN4 | Rural | 21 | FQHC | NCQA | Yes |
| IRENE1 | Rural | 21 | Hospital-owned | NCQA | Yes |
| IRENE2 | Urban | 10 | Integrated system | NCQA | No |
| IRENE3 | Rural | 6 | Totally independent | None | Yes |
| IRENE4 | Urban | 101 | Hospital-owned | Partial or no recognition | Yes |
| SNOCAP1 | Suburban | 22 | Totally independent | NCQA | Yes |
| SNOCAP2 | Rural | 18 | Hospital-owned | NCQA | Yes |
| SNOCAP3 | Rural | 10 | Totally independent | NCQA | Yes |
| SNOCAP4 | Suburban | 20 | Totally independent | NCQA | No |
FQHC, Federally Qualified Health Center; IRENE, Iowa Research Network; NCQA, National Committee on Quality Assurance; ORPRN, Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network; PCMH, patient-centered medical home; SNOCAP, State Networks of Colorado Ambulatory Practices and Partners; WREN, Wisconsin Research and Education Network.