A Common Method of Reimbursement Used Primarily by HMOs Where

question 26

Short Answer

A common method of reimbursement used primarily by HMOs where the provider or healthcare facility is paid a fixed,per capita amount for each person enrolled in the plan without regard to the actual number or nature of services provided is called __________.

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Definitions:

Natural Log

The logarithm to the base \(e\) (where \(e\) is approximately 2.718), a constant used in mathematics and economics to model growth processes.

Lottery Ticket

A slip of paper or card used to participate in a lottery game, where winners are typically selected by a random draw.

Risk Averse

A preference for certainty over uncertainty with regards to outcomes, particularly in the context of financial decisions.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood of a particular event occurring, ranging from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain).