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Table 1b Mean and SD differences between high- and low-performing groups in terms of treatment practice variables

From: Treatment approaches and costs associated with diabetes clinical metrics as measured by Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)

Treatment approach characteristics

Performance Status

p value

High

Low

Mean

Std

Mean

Std

CDCES referral (n)

62.64

50.68

29.80

24.26

< 0.001

E-consult (n)

5.91

7.15

1.40

1.96

< 0.001

Traditional consult (n)

50.36

32.98

54.10

47.10

< 0.001

Insulin pattern (%)

0.28

0.03

0.29

0.05

0.576

Injectable pattern (%)

0.08

0.03

0.08

0.05

> 0.99

Proximity to endo office (miles)

5.87

4.17

5.60

5.00

0.891

Annual patient visits (n)

984.9

545.3

748.6

408.1

0.264