Designing a Successful Primary Care Physician Capitation Model
Ezekiel Emanuel, Farzad Mostashari, Amol S. Navathe
Abstract
This Viewpoint proposes 7 elements necessary for a successful transition from a fee-for-service (FFS) to a capitated payment model for primary care physicians, all intended to sustain their ability to improve the quality and value of the care they provide while reducing costs.
Topics & Concepts
CapitationMedicinePrimary carePaymentCapitation feePrimary care physicianValue-Based PurchasingFee-for-serviceQuality (philosophy)Service (business)Value (mathematics)Family medicineNursingHealth careMarketingFinanceEconomic growthPhilosophyEconomicsComputer scienceBusinessMachine learningEpistemologyPrimary Care and Health OutcomesHealthcare Policy and ManagementHealthcare Systems and Technology