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1Department of Public Health and General Practice, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. jon.magnussen@ntnu.no
Objectives:
To discuss challenges when developing and implementing a capitation-based formula for funding health care services in a regionalized health care system.
Study Design:
Case study based on the design and implementation of a capitation formula in Norway.
Methods:
Descriptive study.
Results And Conclusions:
In the Norwegian context, policymakers are often given one recommended model rather than a menu of options to choose from. This makes it more difficult to introduce politically motivated changes, but may also reduce the possibility of manipulation by interest groups. A more thorough analysis of the merits of different approaches is needed.
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