A contract with which of the following payment terms can result in an increased financial risk to the provider?

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Capitation payment terms require the provider to assume financial risk for the healthcare services provided to the patient. With capitation, the provider receives a fixed amount of payment per patient, regardless of the amount of healthcare services provided. This can result in increased financial risk to the provider if the patient requires more healthcare services than anticipated. In contrast, percentage of premiums, fee-for-service, and discounted fee-for-service payment terms do not typically result in increased financial risk for the provider.

A Contract with Which of the Following Payment Terms Can