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Definitions for capitation
ˌkæp ɪˈteɪ ʃəncap·i·ta·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
capitationnoun
a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person
Wiktionary
capitationnoun
Performing a headcount; the counting of people.
capitationnoun
A poll tax.
capitationnoun
A system of remuneration for physicians, in which a physician or group enrolls patients as permanent clients and is paid a fixed amount for each enrollee.
Etymology: From capitationem, from caput.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Capitationnoun
Numeration by heads.
Etymology: from caput, the head, Lat.
He suffered also for not performing the commandment of God, concerning capitation; that, when the people were numbered, for every head they should pay unto God a shekel. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. vii. c. 11.
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capitation
Capitation is a payment model in healthcare where providers or hospitals are paid a fixed amount per patient enrolled over a specified time period, regardless of the amount of care provided to each patient. This model is designed to encourage providers to prioritize preventive care and effectively manage the health of their patients to reduce the need for expensive procedures or treatments.
Webster Dictionary
Capitationnoun
a numbering of heads or individuals
Capitationnoun
a tax upon each head or person, without reference to property; a poll tax
Etymology: [L. capitatio a poll tax, fr. caput head; cf. F. capitation.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of capitation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of capitation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- henkilömäärä, luvun, ottaminenFinnish
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