2006: reduced its unit operating costs by 5.6 percent in the fourth quarter primarily as a result of a 7.7 percent decline in fuel price 2008:Total fuel expense was $268 million, up $102 million from the prior year. During the first quarter â $4.1 million of hedging gains which reduced fuel expense.
Capitation is one form of a healthcare system.. Patient Empowerment. Capitation refers to a form of a healthcare payment system. In a capitation model, a health care provider or individual hospital is paid by the insurer (or other payer) a fixed amount per patient during a given period of time.
Severance and Non-Compete/Non-Disclosure Agreements. Severance Agreements. Severance agreements are essentially agreements that compensate an employee in exchange for their departure from an employment position. Most employees are considered âat will,â which means they can resign and/or be terminated at any time.