Bmc Health Serv Res
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Bmc Health Serv Res · Jun 2010
Comparative StudyPrimary care capitation payments in the UK. An observational study.
In 2004 an allocation formula for primary care services was introduced in England and Wales so practices would receive equitable pay. Modifications were made to this formula to enable local health authorities to pay practices. Similar pay formulae were introduced in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but these are unique to the country and therefore could not be included in this study. ⋯ Identical practices in different UK countries do not receive equitable pay. The pay method disadvantages Wales where the population is older and has higher health needs.