Which of the following is used to pay physicians and other practitioners a set amount to provide care to a given client or group of clients for a set period of time and amount of mon-ey?
1. Retrospective reimbursement
2. Prospective reimbursement
3. Fee-for-service
4. Capitation
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Capitation describes the practice of paying physicians and other practitioners a set amount to provide care to a given client or group of clients for a set period of time and amount of money. Similar to prospective reimbursement for health care organizations.
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