capitation

/kapɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

  1. 1

    Performing a headcount; the counting of people.

  2. 2

    A poll tax.

  3. 3

    A system of remuneration for providers of health care, in which providers enroll patients as permanent clients and receive a fixed periodic payment for each enrollee.

  4. 4

    A donation made to an educational institution to obtain admission.

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