capitation

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Recent Examples of capitation 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 But to benefit financially, systems will need to shift from fee-for-service payment models toward capitation. Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 18 Feb. 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 However, despite the clear drawbacks of the fee-for-service model and the benefits of capitation, the transition has been slow. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitation
Noun
  • This would have come as news to the Highland Scots who invaded England in 1745 or the Irish Whiteboys who terrorized landlords and tax collectors a few decades later.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • The only element likely still in play is the potential ability for the Heat to claw back some or all of Terry’s 2025-26 salary, a factor that would not have an impact on the payroll, salary cap or luxury tax going forward.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • The demonstration also touched on various issues that Americans have been facing including the rising cost of food and gas due in part to tariffs, the war in Iran and immigration sweeps that experts have said contributed to a shortage of agricultural workers.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
  • China's official Xinhua News Agency said a shipment of 24 metric tons of apples from South Africa that cleared customs in Shenzhen in the early hours of Friday was the first batch of goods to enter under the new zero-tariff policy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Hunters and anglers funded wildlife restoration through licenses and excise taxes.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
  • The issue could apply to several kinds of taxes, including income, employment, estate, gift, and excise taxes, according to Collins.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The levy on taxable goods does not apply to prescription medications and most groceries.
    East Bay Times editorial, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
  • Those levies are still in place, and the White House said Trump would increase the EU's levies under Section 232.
    Michele Luhn, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • The growth reflects business plans developed prior to the imposition of tariffs, noted Cheung, who added that next year’s report could show a slowdown due to the trade disruptions of 2025.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This was followed by the imposition of periodic payments under threat.
    Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The former provides an income tax credit for job creation, while the latter provides sales and tax refunds on the purchase of building materials.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The largest portion of the funding sought from CHFA is $35 million in low-income tax credits.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The board oversees the state’s property tax system as well as the alcoholic beverage tax and tax on insurers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
  • Cavender, a longtime real estate developer who had previously supported Ross, emerged as his strongest challenger, criticizing the mayor and city council over recent property tax increases and calling for more transparency and a different approach to budgeting.
    Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 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 9 May. 2026.

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