A system in which health care is prepaid, or paid for on a flat fee basis for a given period of time or episode of care, regardless of utilization. This means that to some degree, risk devolves to the provider.
A method of payment for medical care in which the amount of payment is set prior to the delivery of the services. The basis of Medicare Part A (hospital) payment since 1983. Renal: Pertaining to the kidneys.