The Most Important Aspect of the Change from Fee-For-Service to Capitation

question 3

Multiple Choice

The most important aspect of the change from fee-for-service to capitation is that

• A) physicians get their money quicker.
• B) patients get faster service since physicians don't have to worry about getting paid.
• C) physicians make less money.
• D) the most valuable patient is no longer the sickest, but the most healthy.

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Fair Values

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Control

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Investee

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