Capitation
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Capitation can refer to:
- Poll taxPoll taxA poll tax is a tax of a portioned, fixed amount per individual in accordance with the census . When a corvée is commuted for cash payment, in effect it becomes a poll tax...
, or head tax, a tax of a fixed amount per individual - Capitation (healthcare)Capitation (healthcare)Capitation, is a method of paying health care service providers a set amount for each enrolled person assigned to that physician or group of physicians, whether or not that person seeks care, per period of time....
, a system of payment to medical service providers