Definition of "Capitation payments"

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Payments made on a monthly basis by users of the medical services of health maintenance organizations (HMOs). After this payment is calculated for a future period of time, usually one year, the payment will remain fixed for that period, regardless of the frequency of use of the HMO's services.

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