La unidad de pago por capitación: 17 años en el Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud/The capitation payment unit: 17 years in the General Social Security System in Health

The objective of this study is to analyze the evolution of the Capitation Payment (UPC for its Spanish name "unidad de pago por capitacion") as well as the methodologies and variables for defining it that have existed in the Colombian Social Security System in Health since its implementati...

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Published in:Revista de la Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública 2012-09, Vol.30 (3), p.291
Main Authors: Restrepo, Diego A, López, Luis E S
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
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Summary:The objective of this study is to analyze the evolution of the Capitation Payment (UPC for its Spanish name "unidad de pago por capitacion") as well as the methodologies and variables for defining it that have existed in the Colombian Social Security System in Health since its implementation between 1995 and 2011. An observational, longitudinal descriptive study. The reference population was made up of all the papers reviewed, including books, journal articles, databases, and official presentations containing the key concepts. It was found that the Capitation Payment (UPC) is valued as an essential element to maintain the financial balance of the health system. From 1995 to 2011 there were a number of methodologies for defining this payment. They ranged from a definition based only on the financial balance and the availability of resources, to a technical study using statistical tools to annually adjust the value of the UPC.
ISSN:0120-386X
2256-3334