HMOs typically pay network physicians or medical groups a fixed annual or monthly payment for each member,regardless of the frequency or type of service provided.This payment is called a(n)

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A capitation fee is a fixed amount of money per member paid on a regular basis (annually, monthly, etc.) to healthcare providers in exchange for providing healthcare services to the HMO's members. The fee is not based on the number of services provided, but rather on the number of members that the provider serves. This incentivizes providers to focus on preventive care and keeping patients healthy, rather than providing unnecessary or expensive services.

HMOs Typically Pay Network Physicians or Medical Groups a Fixed