Why I’m Excited For Value-Based Care
I’m excited for Value-Based Care because it shows that healthcare providers and insurance companies are finally starting to focus on what really matters: the patient.
Instead of focusing on how much a hospital can charge for a procedure, or how many times you’ve seen your doctor, Value-Based Care focuses on what’s going to help you get better. It doesn’t just look at your symptoms — it looks at the whole person and their situation to figure out what’s best.
I think this is critical because it means we’re moving away from a system where profit is the most important thing and toward one where people come first.
In the past, healthcare providers have focused on their own needs and those of their employees. This has led to a system where doctors are incentivized to perform more procedures than necessary, which leads to unnecessary costs for patients.
Now that healthcare providers and insurance companies are beginning to see the value in prioritizing patients over everything else, we can start making real progress toward affordable healthcare for…
