Capitation Payment Models

Capitation payment models are a way for healthcare providers to be paid a set amount for each patient they care for, regardless of how many services that patient uses. This payment covers all necessary care within a specific time period, such as a month or year. The goal is to encourage providers to focus on preventive care and efficient treatment to keep patients healthy, rather than providing more services for more payment. By shifting financial risk, capitation aims to lower overall healthcare costs while maintaining quality of care.