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  2. Capitation (healthcare) - Wikipedia

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    Secondary capitation is a relationship arranged by a managed care organization between a physician and a secondary or specialist provider, such as an X-ray facility or ancillary facility such as a durable medical equipment supplier whose secondary provider is also paid capitation based on that PCP's enrolled membership.

  3. Bundled payment - Wikipedia

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    By 2001, "case rates for episodes of illness" (bundled payments) were recognized as one type of "blended payment method" (combining retrospective and prospective payment) along with "capitation with fee-for-service carve-outs" and "specialty budgets with fee-for-service or 'contact' capitation."

  4. Healthcare payment - Wikipedia

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    Bundled payment is the reimbursement of health care providers on the basis of expected costs for episodes of care. It has been portrayed as a middle ground between fee-for-service reimbursement and capitation (in which providers are paid a "lump sum" per patient regardless of how many services the patient receives), given that risk is shared ...

  5. Accountable care organization - Wikipedia

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    ACOs in the United States are formed from a group of coordinated health-care practitioners. They use alternative payment models, normally, capitation. The organization is accountable to patients and third-party payers for the quality, appropriateness and efficiency of the health care provided.

  6. Fee-for-service - Wikipedia

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    Fee-for-service (FFS) is a payment model where services are unbundled and paid for separately. [1]In health care, it gives an incentive for physicians to provide more treatments because payment is dependent on the quantity of care, rather than quality of care.

  7. This Family Drives 350 Miles For What Could Be A Common ...

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    The doctor realized his clinic had a chance. He started to accept Medicaid patients because, with more patients coming in, he could afford to take the lower reimbursement rates. But he’s gambling on the president’s plans, which haven’t gone into effect yet. “That’s the only thing that stresses him out,” his wife, Allison, says.

  8. Could This Overlooked Organ Hold The Key To Living Longer?

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    Scientists still know very little about the ovaries, but new research and renewed interest suggests unlocking its secrets could help women life longer.

  9. 16 Tips for a Healthy & Safe Holiday Gathering for Your ...

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    Pre-Gathering Preparation. Before attending a holiday gathering, it’s important to ensure everything is set for a safe and enjoyable time. Key preparations include checking health status ...