Multivariate linear model of total annual claims, adjusted for covariates
| Characteristic | Difference in mean total annual claims, $ (95% CI) | p value* |
|---|---|---|
| Gender (men v. women) | 95 172 (89 925 to 100 974) | < 0.001 |
| Location of practice (rural v. urban) | −79 797 (−93 937 to −65 734) | < 0.001 |
| Years in practice | ||
| 0–5 | Ref. | |
| 6–10 | 49 185 (41 070 to 57 731) | < 0.001 |
| 11–15 | 63 528 (54 605 to 72964) | < 0.001 |
| 16–20 | 50 461 (40 134 to 60 960) | < 0.001 |
| 21–25 | 38 283 (27 121 to 49 858) | < 0.001 |
| 26–30 | 20 676 (10 960 to 30 403) | < 0.001 |
| > 30 | −38 190 (−46 234 to −30 230) | < 0.001 |
Note: CI = confidence interval, Ref. = reference category.
↵* p values were adjusted to correct for multiple hypothesis testing using the Holm–Bonferroni method.