The attribution methodologies generally consider what unit, how the patient is assigned, how long the assignment is for, and how often the assignment is made to the practice or practitioner.

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Attribution methodologies in healthcare indeed consider the unit (e.g., individual patient or population segment), the mechanism of how a patient is assigned (e.g., based on service utilization or provider visits), the duration of the assignment (e.g., for a specific period or until a change in provider), and the frequency of assignment evaluation (e.g., annually or after each service encounter) to effectively link patients to practices or practitioners for accountability and quality improvement purposes.

The Attribution Methodologies Generally Consider What Unit, How the Patient