Prevention will play an increasingly important role in healthcare in the age of capitation, but marketing it profitably will be difficult. The Savings-to-cost ratio varies widely between preventive procedures and is sometimes difficult to gauge. It is low for screening and behavioral programs, high for immunizations, and questionable for prenatal care and corporate wellness programs.
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