Should primary care physicians be capitated? Yes.

P Beauchene

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P Beauchene: Fairfax Family Practice Center, Ltd., VA, USA.

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Yes, argues medical group executive Phil Beauchene, because they're the ¿natural coordinators¿ of the healthcare system and can encourage appropriate care and health promotion. But Lee Newcomer, MD, United Healthcare's medical directors, cautions that in some markets, capitating specialists may be preferable. Read why.

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Fee-for-Service Plans

United States

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