capitation

n. a method of payment for health care services in which a provider or health care facility is paid a fixed amount for each person served under a risk contract. Capitation is the characteristic payment method of HMOs. —capitated adj.

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December 26th 2024

developmental dysgraphia

see disorder of written expression.