Table 4.
Covariate adjusted model estimated annual per-patient medical expenditures in FY 2013 by PCP type and percentage difference by PCP type.
| Outcome | Nurse Practitioners | Physician Assistants | Physicians |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Annual Expenditures | |||
| Inpatient | $3209 (3098, 3321) | $3103 (2934, 3272) | $3473 (3408, 3537) |
| Outpatient | $6451 (6348, 6556) | $6367 (6192, 6548) | $6623 (6567, 6680) |
| Pharmacy | $1740 (1698, 1783) | $1757 (1699, 1817) | $1853 (1827, 1878) |
| Total Overall | $11,224 (11013, 11440) | $11,091 (10766, 11426) | $11,787 (11673, 11903) |
| Estimated Mean Ratio for Difference in Expenditures (95% Confidence Interval) | |||
| Nurse Practitioners vs. Physicians | Physician Assistants vs. Physicians | Nurse Practitioners vs. Physician Assistants | |
| Inpatient | 0.92 (0.89, 0.96) | 0.89 (0.84, 0.94) | 1.03 (0.97, 1.10) |
| Outpatient | 0.97 (0.96, 0.99) | 0.96 (0.93, 0.99) | 1.01 (0.98, 1.05) |
| Pharmacy | 0.94 (0.91, 0.97) | 0.95 (0.91, 0.98) | 0.99 (0.95, 1.03) |
| Total Overall | 0.95 (0.93, 0.97) | 0.94 (0.91, 0.97) | 1.01 (0.98, 1.05) |