Capitation, in my opinion, has a greater negative influence on American Healthcare than the
Other models as it does not have much benefit for the consumer. There are more benefits noted
For the physicians and physician practices. Fee for service models allow residents to control costs
By opting for or against procedures and by staying informed.
Capitation, I feel, has a weaker foundation in American Healthcare as it gained popularity in the
1980’s in response to an outcry that the traditional fee for service model was being exploited. One
Could argue that it was a knee-jerk reaction and has elements that never worked well as a system.
Capitation as a model has negatively influenced the overall
Other models as it does not have much benefit for the consumer. There are more benefits noted
For the physicians and physician practices. Fee for service models allow residents to control costs
By opting for or against procedures and by staying informed.
Capitation, I feel, has a weaker foundation in American Healthcare as it gained popularity in the
1980’s in response to an outcry that the traditional fee for service model was being exploited. One
Could argue that it was a knee-jerk reaction and has elements that never worked well as a system.
Capitation as a model has negatively influenced the overall