title: The economic survival of pediatric practice.
abstract: Many aspects of pediatric practice in the future are unclear. Among them is how pediatricians will be reimbursed. Based on trends established during the past 10 years, capitation is a likely mechanism. The advantages and disadvantages of capitation as a reimbursement mechanism--particularly as it compares with fee for service--are discussed, and a simplified description of how capitation rates are set is included.
authors.affiliation: White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Hirsch
mesh_terms: D002204:Capitation Fee; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000191:economics* / Q000639:trends; D011331:Private Practice / Q000191:economics*; D011787:Quality of Health Care