Table 1 Distribution of characteristics among the US dialysis facilities that opted in to the revised prospective payment system, first quarter of 2009 and last quarter of 2011
Quarter and Year | ||
|---|---|---|
Characteristics | Q1 2009 | Q4 2011 |
Number of facilities | 4141 | 4363 |
Number eligible patients per facility | ||
Mean across facilities | 49.12 | 47.05 |
25th percentile | 28 | 27 |
Median | 44 | 42 |
75th percentile | 63 | 61 |
Median age of eligible patients per facility, years | ||
25th percentile | 60.0 | 60.5 |
Median | 64.0 | 64.0 |
75th percentile | 67.5 | 68.0 |
Percentage of female patient per facility | ||
25th percentile | 40.0 | 40.0 |
Median | 45.7 | 45.7 |
75th percentile | 51.4 | 51.5 |
Percentage of white patient per facility | ||
25th percentile | 33.3 | 32.6 |
Median | 63.6 | 62.5 |
75th percentile | 86.6 | 85.7 |
Percentage of facilities in each region | ||
Northeast | 13.1 | 12.5 |
South | 46.3 | 46.1 |
Midwest | 23.2 | 23.1 |
West | 17.5 | 18.2 |