capitated

adjective

cap·​i·​tat·​ed ˈka-pə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce capitated (audio)
: of, relating to, participating in, or being a health care system in which a medical provider is given a set fee per patient (as by an HMO) regardless of treatment required

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In a capitated payment model, doctors and hospitals are motivated to prioritize chronic disease management, benefiting both themselves and their patients. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from capitation

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capitated was in 1983

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“Capitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

capitated

adjective
cap·​i·​tat·​ed ˈkap-ə-ˌtāt-əd How to pronounce capitated (audio)
: of, relating to, participating in, or being a health-care system in which a medical provider is given a set fee per patient (as by an HMO) regardless of the treatment required
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