Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Proportion of Medicaid Enrolled Dentists with 1 or More Claims
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Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator show the percent of Medicaid enrolled dentists with 1 or more claims per year.
Why is this important?
Medicaid is a state-administrated health insurance program funded at the federal and state levels for low-income populations. Each state program determines its covered services, provider reimbursement, and administrative operation processes. Dentist participation in state Medicaid programs is an important aspect of the dental care safety net meant to serve nearly 75 million covered adults and children in the United States.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Med-QUEST
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Oral Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Clinical Care, Workforce