capitation
noun
cap·i·ta·tion
ˌka-pə-ˈtā-shən 
Examples of capitation in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Over time, capitation builds trust, with both payers and providers benefiting financially as patients stay healthier and require fewer treatments.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
This increase is primarily attributed to growth in capitation revenue due to recent acquisitions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
However, technology can bridge the gap to forecast performance in primary care attribution, prospective bundles and partial or full capitation.
—David Snow, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Initially, capitation rates for Medicare Advantage were set at 95% of the average cost of an enrollee in original Medicare.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
In general, the sicker the member, the bigger the capitation.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
It’s called capitation, and the idea was to encourage medical providers to be more efficient.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Over time, capitation builds trust, with both payers and providers benefiting financially as patients stay healthier and require fewer treatments.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
This increase is primarily attributed to growth in capitation revenue due to recent acquisitions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
However, technology can bridge the gap to forecast performance in primary care attribution, prospective bundles and partial or full capitation.
—David Snow, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Initially, capitation rates for Medicare Advantage were set at 95% of the average cost of an enrollee in original Medicare.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
In general, the sicker the member, the bigger the capitation.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
It’s called capitation, and the idea was to encourage medical providers to be more efficient.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
Cite this Entry
“Capitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share