Children and Adolescents’ Access to Primary Care Practitioners (CAP)

Assess children and young adults 12 months-19 years of age who had a visit with a primary care practitioner (PCP). The measure reports on four separate percentages:

• Children 12-24 months who had a visit with a PCP during the measurement year.
• Children 25 months-6 years who had a visit with a PCP during the measure year.
• Children 7-11 years who had a visit with a PCP during the measure year or the year prior to the measurement year.
• Adolescents 12-19 years who had a visit with a PCP during the measurement year or the year prior to the measurement year.

Why It Matters

Access to primary care is important for the health and well-being of children and adolescents. High-quality primary care services have been found to significantly reduce children’s non-urgent ER visits.¹ A consistent source of primary care can fill the need for screening, appropriate treatment and preventative services for children and adolescents.

Historical Results – National Averages