A system in which a fixed payment is given to a care provider per health plan participant per month for delivery of a specified amount of health care services is known as:
a. Managed care
b. Health maintenance organization
c. Individual provider arrangements
d. Capitation
ANS: D
A capitated system is a health care plan in which the health care provider receives a fixed amount per month (or per year) for each plan participant for delivery of a specified amount of health care services.
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