capitation

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Recent Examples of capitation Many have already discovered that the best way to do this is to enter into global capitation arrangements by which providers receive a fee to manage all of a plan member’s healthcare expenses. Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 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 In general, the sicker the member, the bigger the capitation. Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitation
Noun
  • The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Trump had previously imposed 145% tariffs on China, then put them on hold to allow negotiations to play out.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Geopolitics, uncertainty over trade tariffs and the difficulties faced by high-end players continued to weigh on exhibitors and visitors at Première Classe, Tranoï and Man / Woman, all of which ran through the first weekend of October.
    Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In July, the state increased the excise rate from 15% to 19%.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The figure is calculated by using states’ restitution for poached big-game animals and the loss of hunting-license revenue, which has a knock-on effect of loss of federal excise-tax dollars to states.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In response, Trump on Friday announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, on top of existing levies on Chinese products.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Chinese levies will start at 400 yuan ($56) per ton, matching that imposed by Washington.
    Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The results indicate that global trade with Africa has been more resilient than economists had predicted following the imposition of US tariffs, with the continent’s largest international exporter — South Africa — still facing 30% tariffs on exports to the US.
    Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Back in September, the Chinese government enacted a law that allows for the imposition of retaliatory fees or port access denials for vessels from countries that take discriminatory actions against Chinese vessels or carriers.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Qualifying families may see higher amounts for the child tax credit and earned income tax credit in 2026.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Bowman committed to not raising taxes, whereas Pureval would not rule out an income tax increase depending on the economy.
    Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Devising strategies to boost tax revenue and economic growth, increase population by attracting new employers, development and potentially property tax reform — which has burdened residents with high taxes — also remain hanging for the next mayor to solve.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Because of the state recapture policy, the school district must share property tax revenues with less affluent districts across Texas.
    Charles Baggarly October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
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 18 Oct. 2025.

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