Capitation Fee

A method of payment for health services in which an individual or institutional provider is paid a fixed, per capita amount without regard to the actual number or nature of services provided to each patient.

Year introduced: 1991(Aug 1977)

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Tree Number(s): N03.219.442.090

MeSH Unique ID: D002204

Entry Terms:

• Fee, Capitation
• Capitation Fees
• Fees, Capitation

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Health Care Category
Health Care Economics and Organizations
Economics
Fees and Charges
Capitation Fee