title: Orthopedics presents new wrinkle in contact capitation.
abstract: Data Insight: Contact capitation has burst on the scene like a rocket, but widespread adoption of the methodology has been hindered by the lack of equitable methods to distribute payments to physicians. Here's help.
mesh_terms: D002204:Capitation Fee; D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics; D004470:Economics, Medical; D004526:Efficiency; D017050:Episode of Care; D006295:Health Resources / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000191:economics; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans / Q000191:economics; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013038:Specialization; D014481:United States