It is all about the naming of Sydney. It is common knowledge it was named after Lord Sydney, the British Secretary of State for Home Affairs at the time of settlement, and some have wondered a little at it. It certainly intrigued the late actor Robert Morley, who said: Funny name.
edit Capitation Systems. Under a capitation system, healthcare service providers (physicians) are paid a set amount for each enrolled person assigned to that physician or group of physicians, whether or not that person seeks care, per period of time.
Balance billing is generally prohibited by managed care plans. Capitation-The insurer pays health providers a set amount for each person enrolled in the managed care plan rather than for the number and type of services delivered.The amount paid may vary by factors such as age and sex of the enrolled member.atekeeper-A primary care physician (PCP) in a managed-care plan who is responsible for monitoring a patient's care and deciding when specialized care or tests are needed. Except in actual emergencies, all care from providers other than the member's PCP must be authorized by the gatekeeper.