Table 6.
Three-level regression model for ward days
| Elasticity | Std. Err. | p value | N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster 0 | 0.2418 | 0.0501 | < 0.01 | 11,563 |
| Cluster 1 | 0.1568 | 0.0315 | < 0.01 | 21,291 |
| Cluster 2 | 0.2267 | 0.0374 | < 0.01 | 26,647 |
| Cluster 3 | 0.1449 | 0.0250 | < 0.01 | 86,234 |
| Cluster 4 | 0.1410 | 0.0214 | < 0.01 | 114,109 |
| Cluster 5 | 0.2174 | 0.0215 | < 0.01 | 48,274 |
| Cluster 6 | 0.1422 | 0.0459 | < 0.01 | 22,451 |
| Cluster 7 | 0.1681 | 0.0292 | < 0.01 | 54,671 |
| Cluster 8 | 0.1858 | 0.0200 | < 0.01 | 48,131 |
| Cluster 10 | 0.2199 | 0.0228 | < 0.01 | 27,553 |
| Cluster 11 | 0.1167 | 0.0260 | < 0.01 | 65,760 |
| Cluster 12 | 0.1369 | 0.0197 | < 0.01 | 59,551 |
| Cluster 13 | 0.3119 | 0.0224 | < 0.01 | 36,559 |
| Cluster 14 | 0.3040 | 0.0136 | < 0.01 | 21,724 |
| Cluster 15 | 0.2417 | 0.0214 | < 0.01 | 5,960 |
| Cluster 16 | 0.3293 | 0.0342 | < 0.01 | 11,816 |
| Cluster 17 | 0.3827 | 0.0365 | < 0.01 | 15,895 |
| Cluster 18 | 0.2219 | 0.0549 | < 0.01 | 115,125 |
| Cluster 19 | 0.2393 | 0.0404 | < 0.01 | 125,115 |
| Cluster 20 | 0.3870 | 0.0407 | < 0.01 | 50,384 |
| Cluster 21 | 0.3957 | 0.0512 | < 0.01 | 19,835 |
Ward days is the dependent variable. Length of cluster-episode is the explanatory variable. Levels are cluster-episodes—patient—provider. Elasticity = (proportional change in ward days)/(proportional change in length of cluster-episode)