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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Carroll

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

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County: Carroll

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Value
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County: Carroll Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population

41.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 41.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 47.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 42.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 22 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (49.2%), Carroll has a value of 41.6% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (41.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (39.3%).
Prior Value
(39.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (57.4%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(57.4%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of adolescents ages 13 to 20 years old who have had an annual wellness checkup to 57.4%. </span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (54.3%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(54.3%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of adolescents ages 13 to 20 years old who have had an annual wellness checkup to 54.3%. </span></div> </div>

County: Carroll Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor

Current Value:
10.6%
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 10.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.9%), Carroll has a value of 10.6% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (10.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.2%).
Prior Value
(7.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (11.4%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(11.4%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults unable to afford to see a doctor to 11.4%.</span></div> </div>

County: Carroll Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Current Value:
86.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 86.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.1%.
MD Counties
(2019)
The distribution is based on data from 20 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (88.6%), Carroll has a value of 86.7% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(88.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (88.4%), Carroll has a value of 86.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(88.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (86.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (89.6%).
Prior Value
(89.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Current Value:
73.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 73.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 73.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 73.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (73.6%), Carroll has a value of 73.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(73.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Adults who Visited a Dentist

Current Value:
76.5%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 76.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 62.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (65.3%), Carroll has a value of 76.5% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(65.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (66.7%), Carroll has a value of 76.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(66.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (76.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (76.5%).
Prior Value
(76.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Adults with Health Insurance

Current Value:
96.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 96.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (91.8%), Carroll has a value of 96.7% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(91.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (88.7%), Carroll has a value of 96.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(88.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (96.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.9%).
Prior Value
(95.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Adults without Health Insurance

Current Value:
6.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (10.8%), Carroll has a value of 6.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Breast Cancer Screening Rate

Current Value:
79.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (79.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (77.3%).
Prior Value
(77.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (77%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(77%)

County: Carroll Children in Medicaid who Visited a Dentist

Current Value:
50.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 50.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 51.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (56.3%), Carroll has a value of 50.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(56.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (50.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (45.3%).
Prior Value
(45.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (64.6%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(64.6%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of individuals receiving dental care to 64.6%.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (55.4%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(55.4%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of individuals receiving dental care to 55.4%. </span></div> </div>

County: Carroll Children with Health Insurance

Current Value:
97.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 97.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (95.8%), Carroll has a value of 97.2% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(95.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Carroll has a value of 97.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (97.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (99.0%).
Prior Value
(99.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Dentist Rate

Current Value:

County: Carroll Dentist Rate

56
Dentists per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 56 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 53.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 56 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 43 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 27.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,054 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (81), Carroll has a value of 56 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(81)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (56) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (56).
Prior Value
(56)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Medicare Healthcare Costs

Current Value:

County: Carroll Medicare Healthcare Costs

$9,310
Dollars per enrollee
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value ($9,328), Carroll has a value of $9,310.
MD Value
($9,328)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($9,729), Carroll has a value of $9,310.
US Value
($9,729)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll ($9,310) is greater  than the previously measured value ($9,177).
Prior Value
($9,177)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Mental Health Provider Rate

Current Value:

County: Carroll Mental Health Provider Rate

263
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 263 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 269 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 221.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 263 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 137 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 62.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,956 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (343), Carroll has a value of 263 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(343)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (263) is greater and better than the previously measured value (247).
Prior Value
(247)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:
87
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 87 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 116 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 87 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (137), Carroll has a value of 87 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(137)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (87) is greater and better than the previously measured value (84).
Prior Value
(84)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Number of patients admitted to Carroll Hospital inpatient unit 3+ times/year for a behavioral health diagnosis

5
Patients
(December 2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (5) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3).
Prior Value
(3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan (50), the target has  been met.
Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan
(50)

County: Carroll People with a Usual Primary Care Provider

Current Value:
90.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 90.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.3%), Carroll has a value of 90.6% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(87.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (90.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (90.0%).
Prior Value
(90.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (83.9%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(83.9%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of individuals with a specific source of ongoing care to 83.9%</span></div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (84%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(84%)

County: Carroll Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:
95.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 93.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (93.0%), Carroll has a value of 95.3% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(93.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (95.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.7%).
Prior Value
(95.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (93.6%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(93.6%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of persons under age 65 years with health insurance to 93.6%.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Carroll Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Current Value:
68.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (58.8%), Carroll has a value of 68.3%.
MD Value
(58.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Carroll has a value of 68.3%.
US Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (68.3%) is less  than the previously measured value (69.7%).
Prior Value
(69.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Current Value:
14.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (21.1%), Carroll has a value of 14.2%.
MD Value
(21.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Carroll has a value of 14.2%.
US Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (14.2%) is greater  than the previously measured value (12.0%).
Prior Value
(12.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Preventable Hospital Stays: Medicare Population

Current Value:
2,767.0
Discharges per 100,000 Medicare enrollees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 2,767.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,330.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2,853.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 2,767.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2,729.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,374.5.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (2,547.0), Carroll has a value of 2,767.0 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(2,547.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2,677.0), Carroll has a value of 2,767.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(2,677.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (2,767.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2,654.0).
Prior Value
(2,654.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Primary Care Provider Rate

Current Value:

County: Carroll Primary Care Provider Rate

44
Providers per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 44 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 38.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 44 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 47 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 29.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,984 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (85), Carroll has a value of 44 which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(85)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (44) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (44).
Prior Value
(44)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Carroll Uninsured Emergency Department Visits

Current Value:
3.9%
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 3.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (8.6%), Carroll has a value of 3.9% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(8.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (3.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (4.8%).
Prior Value
(4.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (14.7%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(14.7%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to decrease the proportion of Emergency Department visits from persons without health insurance to 14.7%</span></div>