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Capitation

Capitation is when an insurance company pays providers a flat fee per patient rather than a fee per service. HMOs often use the capitation approach.

Note: These definitions are provided only to give you a general understanding of how these words are sometimes used by health insurance companies. Please refer to your coverage documents for a complete list of defined terms that apply to your specific coverage.
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