Definition of "Capitation"

Method of payment whereby a physician or hospital is paid a fixed amount for each person in a particular plan regardless of the frequency or type of service provided.

health insurance payment mechanism in which the provider automatically receives a fixed payment per enrollee over a specified period to cover a defined set of services, regardless of actual services provided.

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