| capitation | In U.S. Health services, capitation refers to a fixed per capita amount that is paid to a hospital, clinic or doctor for each person served. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| 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. (12 Dec 1998) |