Understanding capitation and at-risk contracting.
New payment methods are driving the formation of integrated systems, but how do these payment plans really work? HSL researched capitation and other forms of at-risk contracting with primary care practices, specialty groups, and hospitals in both second and third generation managed care. Our story clarifies the complexities underlying capitation so leaders can identify the implications for their systems.
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D002204:Capitation Fee; D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006123:Group Practice; D017721:Hospital Costs; D015271:Insurance Pools; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics*; D010821:Physicians, Family; D012308:Risk Management / Q000191:economics*; D018511:Systems Integration; D014481:United States