Capitation Refers to

question 61

Multiple Choice

Capitation refers to

• A)payment of a fixed monthly amount to a health-care provider per enrolled patient,regardless of the type or number of services provided.
• B)a one-time fee that is paid to health care providers from insurance companies if the patient enrolls in an HMO.
• C)care received from salaried practitioners at a specific health care facility,such as a hospital or clinic.
• D)administrators and stockholders in a proprietary hospital determining the fee schedule for a given fiscal year.

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