capitation

/kapɪˈteɪʃən/noun
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1

Performing a headcount; the counting of people.

2

A head tax.

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

A donation made to an educational institution to obtain admission.

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