As a result, providers have an incentive to improve population health outcomes and reduce unnecessary utilization of healthcare services. By providing a fixed payment upfront, healthcare providers have an incentive to manage their costs while also providing appropriate care for their patients. This can lead to better patient outcomes and […]

The doctor can access the money in this risk pool at the end of the fiscal year. If it is financially unsuccessful, the money is kept to cover deficit expenses. Another benefit of capitation payments over FFS is that it reduces the possibility of doctors recommending unneeded medical care to […]