capitated


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cap·i·tat·ed

 (kăp′ĭ-tā′tĭd)
adj.
Characterized by or requiring capitation: a capitated HMO.
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capitated

(ˈkæpɪˌteɪtɪd)
adj
having a fixed upper limit
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In view of the increasing focus on moving towards an outcome based payment approach, this conference will provide key insight on adopting capitated and episodic funding arrangements and achieving meaningful outcomes through linking payment with quality and improvement.
In "full-risk managed care," the Medicaid program pays a fee called a "capitated payment" to the MCO to cover all services for defined periods of time.