Table 1.
Characteristics of Study Clinics
| Clinic | Clinic size (no. of PC patients) | No. of PC providers | Location | Academic affiliation | Administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network A | |||||
| A1 VAMC PC | 5632 | 6 | Midwest/urban | Yes | Clinics A1 and A2 under the administration of a common parent VAMC |
| A2 CBOC | 9224 | 12 | Midwest/urban | Yes | |
| A3 CBOC | 4025 | 6 | Midwest/urban | Yes | Clinics A3 and A4 under the administration of a common parent VAMC |
| A4 CBOC | 5654 | 6 | Midwest/urban | No | |
| Network C | |||||
| C1 VAMC PC | 34,805 | 16 | Northeast/urban | Yes | Clinics C1 and C2 under the administration of a common parent VAMC |
| C2 CBOC | 14,763 | 12.6 | Northeast/urban | Yes | |
| C3 CBOC | 8125 | 8 | Northeast/urban | No | Clinic C3 under the administration of a different parent VAMC |
| C4 CBOC | 4715 | 5 | Northeast/urban | No | Clinic C4 under the administration of a different parent VAMC |
VAMC VA Medical Center, PC primary care, CBOC community-based outpatient clinic