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per member per month

adjective Referring to the dollar amount paid to a provider (hospital or healthcare worker) each month for each person for whom the provider is responsible for providing services. Per member per month forms the basis upon which managed care organisations pay providers under capitation revenue stream or cost for each enrolled member each month.

cap·i·ta·tion

(kap'i-tā'shŭn)
A system of medical reimbursement wherein the provider is paid an annual fee per covered patient by an insurer or other financial source; the aggregate fees are intended to reimburse all provided services.
See also: managed care
[L.L. capitatio, fr. caput, head]
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