A practice has agreed to a capitated plan with an insurance carrier under which it covers 20 patients and receives a $3,000-per-month reimbursement payment. What payment will the practice receive if it only treats 10 patients in a month?

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Under a capitated plan, the practice receives a fixed amount per month regardless of how many patients are treated. Therefore, the practice will still receive $3,000 even if only 10 patients are treated.

A Practice Has Agreed to a Capitated Plan with an Insurance