The chart to the right shows how Johns Hopkins established the capitated rate. The data collected also illustrate other critical issues in cost assessment. Although the Infectious Disease Division administered this program, provided all primary care, developed the network, and controlled flow through the system, the reimbursement for this service was only 1.1 percent of the total payments. This transition has a marked impact on the allocation of resources within the Hopkins program and will impact the capitation rate beginning in 1999. To be added to the distribution list, click here .
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