capitation
/ˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
- A system of paying a fixed amount per person to a healthcare provider for medical services over a period of time.
- Doctors sometimes worry that capitation may limit the time they spend with patients.
- Capitation helps control healthcare costs by encouraging preventive care.
- The hospital receives a monthly capitation for each patient in its network.
- A tax or payment of a fixed amount per person.
- The ancient Romans collected a capitation tax from every adult citizen.
- Some countries use a capitation fee to fund public services like education.
- The government considered a capitation levy to raise money for infrastructure.