Capitation is a medical cost-control strategy that
A)limits the number of patients covered on a group policy.
B)increases the employee-paid portion of an employer-provided policy based on the employee's number of dependents.
C)sets a monthly amount that a physician can earn from any individual patient covered under the policy.
D)limits the amounts the insurance company will pay out for any single diagnosis.

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Capitation sets a fixed amount that a physician or healthcare provider receives per patient covered under the policy. This incentivizes providers to keep costs low by encouraging preventative care and reducing unnecessary medical procedures.

Capitation Is a Medical Cost-Control Strategy That