A fixed amount each month for each enrolled patient, regardless of amount of services provided.

A flat rate per day of patient stay is used, regardless of the number or type of services provided.

A flat rate is fixed for a specific diagnosis e.g., $5000 for type 2 diabetes. Payment is based on the care given to and resources used by a "typical" patient with that disease.

A negotiated fee schedule is used and reimbursed for each health service provided.