capitated
adjective
cap·i·tat·ed
ˈka-pə-ˌtā-təd 
: of, relating to, participating in, or being a health care system in which a medical provider is given a set fee per patient (as by an HMO) regardless of treatment required
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In a capitated payment model, doctors and hospitals are motivated to prioritize chronic disease management, benefiting both themselves and their patients.
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Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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capitated
adjective
cap·i·tat·ed
ˈkap-ə-ˌtāt-əd
: of, relating to, participating in, or being a health-care system in which a medical provider is given a set fee per patient (as by an HMO) regardless of the treatment required
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