Study examines influence of PCP compensation method on cost, utilization of services.
Data Insight: Opponents of risk contracting sometimes suggest that capitated provider withhold patient care to protect their own bottom lines. A recent study refutes that notion--with some qualifications.
D002204:Capitation Fee; D006125:Group Practice, Prepaid / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014600:Utilization Review; D014861:Washington