Comparison of 5 Metrics for ACOs Composed of High versus Low Minority Populations

1. Probability of receiving diabetic retinal examinations: 49.4% for patients in high-minority ACOs versus 51.6% for patients in low-minority ACOs
2. Probability of glycated hemoglobin testing: 58.5% for patients in high-minority ACOs versus 60.4% for patients in low-minority ACOs
3. Probability of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol testing: 85.2% for patients in high-minority ACOs versus 86.0% for patients in low-minority ACOs
4. Probability of all-cause 30-day hospital readmissions: 16.4% for patients in high-minority ACOS versus 15.7% for patients in low-minority ACOs
5. Probability of emergency department visits: 31.6%, both for patients in high-minority ACOs and for patients in low-minority ACOs (no significant difference)

Notes: From a study entitled, "Association Between Organizational Quality and Out-of-Network Primary Care Among Accountable Care Organizations That Care for High vs Low Proportions of Patients of Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups," by Shivani Bakre, BBA; Nicholas Moloci, MPH; Edward C. Norton, PhD; et. al.
Source: JAMA Health Forum, April 15, 2022
Source URL: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullartic...

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