capitation

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Recent Examples of capitation Alternatively, significant change could be driven by reward, as capitation becomes more lucrative than fee-for-service. Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026 The analysis covered net capitation payments made by Medicaid agencies in 35 states, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C., on behalf of enrollees whose deaths preceded the monthly service period covered by the capitation. Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 6 Mar. 2026 That is where capitation re-enters the conversation. Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026 This increase is primarily attributed to growth in capitation revenue due to recent acquisitions. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitation
Noun
  • The energy secretary suggested officials were open to suspending the federal gas tax to bring down prices for consumers.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • My father’s clients were loyal and had become close friends over the years, but my mother knew little about the technical side of accounting or tax preparation.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Kennedy said removing tariffs would reduce friction for importers, distributors and independent bottlers sourcing stock from Scotland, while also strengthening long-term confidence across the industry.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 May 2026
  • The court determined that most of the states didn't have legal standing to sue, though, and only blocked the tariffs for the two small businesses and Washington.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates and trusts can qualify for a refund with obligations to income, employment, estate, gift and excise taxes.
    Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
  • Hunters and anglers funded wildlife restoration through licenses and excise taxes.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • John Kennedy, managing director at Decant Index — a trading platform for investors to buy and sell alternative collectables, including premium whisky — said Trump's decision to ditch import levies could improve exit valuations for cask investors.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 May 2026
  • The Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 on May 7 that Trump’s February decision to use Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose the 10% levy was unlawful.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • This prosecution and the Court’s imposition of a long prison term should serve as a stark warning for anyone who may use technology to prey upon children.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • Should this policy go ahead, there are some things that could go wrong, including higher costs to the federal government and imposition of more care access restrictions on seniors and disabled folks, such as prior authorization and narrow physician and hospital networks.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Potential ballot measures Several potential ballot measures were also surveyed by Emerson, with questions regarding lowering the state income tax and rent control gaining the most favorability among voters polled.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
  • In the months since, as enthusiasm around AI has grown, the stock market and expectations about income tax collections have continued to climb.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Achieving near-100% online property tax payments, in partnership with our residents, is the single greatest operational efficiency gain yielding millions in more revenue annually.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • The development is projected to generate around $100,000 annually in property tax revenue.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air.
    Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022

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“Capitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitation. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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