4 Oct 2001 17:25 AR AR143-07-LEE.tex AR143-07-LEE.SGM ARv2(2001/05/10) P1: GJC. INFLUENCES ON AVIATION EMISSIONS 187. purchase prices (I) for aircraft have increased, indicating a willingness on the part. of airlines to incur higher capital costs for lower operating costs.
Formally defined, capitation is a flat periodic payment per enrollee to a healthcare provider; it is the sole. reimbursement for providing services to a defined population. The word capitation is derived from the term. per capita, which means per person.
Definition of Capitation. Capitation: In US health services, a fixed 'per capita' amount that is paid to a hospital, clinic, or physician for each person served. If that person uses few services, the excess amount paid is potential profit for the payee. If the person uses many services, the payee may lose money. Search MedTerms: