Proportion of sample deceased and proportion having acute hospitalizations during the 3-year period, by UPC continuity group: N = 305.
| OUTCOME | LOW-CONTINUITY GROUP (UPC INDEX LESS THAN 0.75) | HIGH-CONTINUITY GROUP (UPC INDEX 0.75 OR GREATER) | P VALUE (χ2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deceased, % | 18.1 | 9.0 | .025* |
| Hospitalized, % | 67.5 | 54.5 | .027* |
| UPC—usual provider continuity. |
↵* Indicates a significant between-groups difference (P < .05).