Assignment task:
Capitation reimbursement is a form of payment a provider receives to cover all services for s specified population over a period. Adjustments to the capitation payment can be made based on patient demographics, where the patients live, and the patient's health status.
Capitation (fixed) reimbursement approaches allow providers to increase their revenue through an increased number of patients. Bundled payments are a single payment for a procedure such as knee replacement. A provide received one fee for all services relate to replacement surgery.
All of these strategies are currently in play in the US healthcare marketing for both for profit and not for profit organizations.
Do you see one strategy that seems to make the most sense for future healthcare payments?
Do you see a system that might be better for not for profits?
Is one better for the for profit? Which payment do you think has the best chance of prevailing? Why?
Please share your thoughts and references