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Commentary on capitation

S F Wiggins1

  • 1Oxford Health Plans, Inc., Norwalk, CT, USA.

Journal of Health Care Finance
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Capitation, a payment model, is becoming standard in healthcare. Early adoption and effective information management by providers can lead to better finances and improved patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare economics
  • Provider payment models

Background:

  • The healthcare industry is increasingly adopting capitation.
  • Rising health plan premiums necessitate cost-saving strategies.
  • Risk and reward sharing with providers is key to competitive pricing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the inevitability and impact of capitation in healthcare.
  • To highlight the benefits of early provider engagement in capitation models.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of healthcare market trends.
  • Assessment of financial and quality outcomes associated with capitation.

Main Results:

  • Capitation is widely accepted and projected to increase across markets.

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  • Providers who adopt capitation early and manage information effectively achieve superior financial results.
  • Successful capitation models correlate with enhanced healthcare quality.

    • Conclusions:

    • Capitation is an inevitable and growing trend in healthcare.
    • Strategic provider involvement in capitation is crucial for financial success and quality improvement.
    • Information management is a critical factor for providers in capitation environments.