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VBC Introduction – Commonly Used Terms
VBC Introduction – Commonly Used Terms

If you’re new to Value-based Healthcare, first of all, Wake Up! Where have you been? Just kidding. Even though I’d like to think that the concepts and practice of value-based care (VBC) are well-known to all and practiced diligently by most – VBC as a mode of operation in healthcare delivery that improves outcomes, improves patient and physician experience, improves revenue for physicians, and decreases overall cost of medical care – the realist in me recognizes that’s definitely not the case.

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Collaborative Communication as the Foundation for Quality Healthcare

The Institute of Medicine defines primary care as “the provision of whole-person, integrated, accessible, and equitable health care by interprofessional teams that are accountable for addressing the majority of an individual's health and wellness needs across settings and through sustained relationships with patients, families, and communities”. To align insurance carriers, healthcare providers, and patients’ perception of quality healthcare, the first step is to build relationships among the three entities through more collaborative communication.

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