Term: Per Capita

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-11-07

Definition:

An amount (often, though not always dollars) that is usually expressed per person, but may also be per hundred people, per thousand, or per hundred thousand.

Related terms 

• Geographically Based Capitation
• Per Capita Expenditure
• Per Capita Hospital Expenditure
• Rate Standardization

References 

• Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)