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Definition of Capitation
1. Noun. A tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person.
Definition of Capitation
1. n. A numbering of heads or individuals.
Definition of Capitation
1. Noun. Performing a headcount; the counting of people. ¹
2. Noun. A poll tax. ¹
3. Noun. A system of remuneration for providers of health care, in which providers enroll patients as permanent clients and receive a fixed periodic payment for each enrollee. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Capitation
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Medical Definition of Capitation
1. In U.S. Health services, capitation refers to a fixed per capita amount that is paid to a hospital, clinic or doctor for each person served. (12 Dec 1998)
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