With managed care's capitation financing method, if the physician provides services that cost less than the capitation amount, there is a profit, which the physician ___________.

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Under capitation, physicians receive a set amount per patient regardless of services provided. If costs are lower than this amount, the physician retains the surplus, often reinvesting it in the practice.

With Managed Care's Capitation Financing Method, If the Physician Provides