The method of payment to physicians which might cause concern about under provision of medical care is
A) capitation.
B) salary.
C) fee-for-service (FFS).
D) RBRVs.
E) outcomes.

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Capitation is a payment method where physicians receive a set amount for each enrolled person assigned to them, per period of time, whether or not that person seeks care. This could potentially incentivize under-provision of care to save costs, as the payment does not change based on the volume of services provided.

The Method of Payment to Physicians Which Might Cause Concern