title: Day of the per diem.
abstract: While the concept of capitation is getting a lot of press, it's the older and less-well-known term "per diem" tht's the order of the day for hospitals in managed care. The truth is that capitation is still a reimbursement myth for hospitals. Learning the ins and outs of per diems will be key for executives.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lutz
mesh_terms: D001509:Bed Occupancy / Q000191:economics*; D002140:California; D002204:Capitation Fee; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000639:trends*; D007182:Income / Q000639:trends; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States