Table 1.79
Adults diagnosed with a new episode of depression who had optimal practitioner contacts for medication management during the acute treatment phase, United States, 2001 and 2004 |
| |
2004 |
2001 |
| Population group |
Number of health plans |
Mean percentage |
Standard error |
Number of health plans |
Mean percentage |
Standard error |
| Total |
382 |
20.8 |
11.2 |
421 |
19.6 |
10.5 |
| Northeast |
100 |
26.1 |
25.5 |
102 |
25.3 |
23.4 |
| South |
110 |
17.1 |
14.3 |
132 |
17.3 |
13.6 |
| Midwest |
92 |
19.0 |
13.2 |
105 |
19.0 |
13.6 |
| West |
79 |
20.4 |
29.5 |
82 |
17.8 |
30.4 |
All means are weighted by the eligible populations of the plans.
Source: HEDIS data from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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