AH24279Value-based health care definition and characteristics: an evidence-based approach
What is known about the topic? Value-based health care (VBHC) is a widely-cited concept aimed at improving patient outcomes relative to the cost of care while maintaining a focus on quality and patient-centred practices. What does this paper add? This paper contributes a simplified, data-driven definition of VBHC using word frequency analysis to identify key themes, making the concept accessible for practitioners, stakeholders, and non-experts. What are the implications for practitioners? The derived definition serves as a practical entry point for integrating value-based care principles into everyday healthcare delivery, ultimately supporting better patient outcomes and more efficient use of resources.