capitated
/ˈkæpɪteɪtɪd/
adjective
- Relating to a healthcare payment system where a doctor or hospital receives a fixed amount per patient for a set period, regardless of how many services the patient uses.
- Under a capitated plan, the hospital gets a monthly fee for each enrolled patient.
- The clinic switched to a capitated payment model to control costs.
- Many insurers prefer capitated contracts because they make budgeting easier.
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