A client expresses concern that health care coverage based on capitation may have negative side effects.Which of the following would most likely be a consequence of capitation?

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In capitated arrangements,physicians and other practitioners are paid a set amount to provide care to a given client for a set period of time and amount of money.Thus,neglecting to order certain tests or treatment would be a way for the provider to maximize the amount of money received to provide care to members of this group.In a capitated arrangement,the provider would most likely not increase the number of interventions used or coerce clients to attend health promotion classes as both of these strategies would cost the provider more money,and the provider will be receiving a set amount of money to provide care for a given client for a set period of time.It is unlikely that the provider would encourage clients to seek care elsewhere,rather the provider would be consciencious about the number of tests and treatments that are ordered in order to try to contain costs.

A Client Expresses Concern That Health Care Coverage Based on Capitation