Term: Geographically Based Capitation

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A hospital funding approach that assigns a fixed per capita dollar allocation to each individual in a geographically defined area or region. Also known as regional capitation.

Related terms 

• Case Payment
• Envelope System
• Global Funding
• Hospital Funding Approaches
• Managed Care Capitation
• Per Capita

References 

• Black C, Frohlich N. Hospital Funding within the Health Care System: Moving Towards Effectiveness (Report #91-05-02). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1991. [Report] (View)