Table 1.

Altarum Consumer Engagement (ACE) measure.

Patient instructions: on a scale from 1 to 5, tell us if you agree with the statement.
Commitment
1. I can stick with plans to exercise and eat a healthy diet.
2. Even when life is stressful, I know I can continue to do the things that keep me healthy.
3. When I work to improve my health, I succeed.
4. I handle my health well.
Informed choice
1. When choosing a new doctor, I look for official ratings based on patient health.
2. I compare doctors using official ratings about how well their patients are doing.
3. When choosing a new doctor, I look for information online.
4. I spend a lot of time learning about health.
Navigation
1. I have lots of experience using the healthcare system.
2. I feel comfortable talking to my doctor about my health.
3. I have brought my own information about my health to show my doctor.
4. Different doctors give me different advice, it's up to me to choose what's right for me.

Response choices included 1 = Strongly disagree; 2 = Somewhat disagree; 3 = Neutral; 4 = Somewhat agree; and 5 = Strongly agree