Table 3.
Multivariable linear regression models for pairwise predictions of mean consumer ratings score by platform
| Primary predictor | Yelp | Healthgrades | Vitals | RateMDs | UCompareHealthcare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelp | 0.28 (0.03, 0.52)* | 0.52 (0.30 , 0.74)* | 0.12 (−0.31 , 0.55) | 0.45 (0.10, 0.81)* | |
| Healthgrades | 0.44 (0.05, 0.83)* | 0.12 (−0.13, 0.38) | 0.27 (−0.24 , 0.79) | 0.25 (−0.08, 0.59) | |
| Vitals | 0.71 (0.41, 1.02)* | 0.13 (−0.14, 0.40) | 0.60 (0.07, 1.13)* | 0.96 (0.67, 1.26)* | |
| RateMDs | 0.14 (−0.38, 0.67) | 0.17 (−0.15, 0.50) | 0.29 (0.03 , 0.56)* | 0.39 (−0.10, 0.89) | |
| UCompareHealthcare | 0.45 (0.10, 0.81)* | 0.22 (−0.07, 0.50) | 0.53 (0.37 , 0.70)* | 0.28 (–0.07 – 0.63) |
Multivariable models adjusted for number of reviews, specialty, race, years since medical school graduation, gender, and practice setting.
*P < .05