capitation
noun
cap·i·ta·tion
ˌka-pə-ˈtā-shən 
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Many have already discovered that the best way to do this is to enter into global capitation arrangements by which providers receive a fee to manage all of a plan member’s healthcare expenses.
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
This increase is primarily attributed to growth in capitation revenue due to recent acquisitions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
However, despite the clear drawbacks of the fee-for-service model and the benefits of capitation, the transition has been slow.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
In general, the sicker the member, the bigger the capitation.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
This increase is primarily attributed to growth in capitation revenue due to recent acquisitions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
However, despite the clear drawbacks of the fee-for-service model and the benefits of capitation, the transition has been slow.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
In general, the sicker the member, the bigger the capitation.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
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“Capitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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capitation
noun
cap·i·ta·tion
ˌkap-ə-ˈtā-shən
Legal Definition
capitation
noun
cap·i·ta·tion
ˌka-pə-ˈtā-shən
1
: a direct uniform tax imposed on each head or person : poll tax
no capitation, or other direct, tax shall be laid—U.S. Constitution art. I
U.S. Constitution art. I2
: a uniform per person payment or fee
Etymology
Late Latin capitatio, from Latin caput head
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