Which payment strategy may include salaries for healthcare providers?

Capitation models are designed to provide a fixed payment to healthcare providers for a specified period in exchange for delivering a defined set of services to a patient or a group of patients. This means that healthcare providers receive a predetermined amount regardless of the number of services provided, which may include a salary-based structure. It incentivizes providers to focus on preventive care and efficiently manage patient health, rather than simply increasing the volume of services offered.

In contrast, fee-for-service insurance plans pay providers for each individual service rendered, which leads to a different economic dynamic where healthcare providers are incentivized to perform more tests and procedures. DRG reimbursement (Diagnostic Related Group) is primarily used in hospital settings to classify hospital cases into groups for payment purposes based on the diagnosis and treatment provided. Discounted fee schedules involve negotiated rates for specific services but still operate on a fee-for-service basis. Therefore, capitation is the strategy that aligns closest with salary-based compensation for healthcare providers.