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Value-based primary care at home
Why we need to democratize and decentralize healthcare
There is a lot of talk in the healthcare world lately about "value-based care." This means that instead of being paid for each individual test, procedure, or office visit, health care providers are increasingly being reimbursed based on how well they improve patient outcomes. In other words, providers are being paid to keep people healthy, rather than just treating them when they're sick.
Value-based care is a type of healthcare reimbursement where providers are paid based on how well they improve patient outcomes.
Value-based care is a type of healthcare reimbursement where providers are paid based on how well they improve patient outcomes. This means that instead of being reimbursed for the number of services they provide, providers are reimbursed for the quality of care they deliver. For example, a provider may be paid a bonus for achieving certain health outcomes, such as reducing ER visits or hospitalizations. The move towards value-based care is being driven by the Affordable Care Act, which incentivizes providers to deliver high-quality and cost-effective care.
This model incentivizes providers to keep people healthy, rather than just treating them when they're sick.
A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund found that the United States spends more on healthcare than any other country, but ranks last in terms of health outcomes. The study attributed this poor showing to several factors, including our fragmented healthcare system. Value-based primary care at home is one way to address this issue by providing care that is coordinated and centralized. This model incentivizes providers to keep people healthy, rather than just treating them when they're sick. By doing so, we can save lives and improve the quality of life for all Americans.
There are many potential benefits to this type of care, including improved population health and decreased healthcare costs.
There are many potential benefits to value-based primary care at home, including improved population health and decreased healthcare costs. One of the main benefits is that it would allow people to get the care they need without having to go to a hospital or doctor's office. This would decentralize the healthcare system and make it more accessible for everyone. Another benefit is that it would save time since people wouldn't have to wait in line at a doctor's office or hospital. Additionally, this type of care could prevent overcrowding in hospitals and help reduce healthcare costs overall.
Finally, telemedicine could help in rural areas of the country where access to doctors is limited. It would also help people who are traveling. Emergency telemedicine is already being used in some areas and there are even pilots in a place where people can get virtual checkups. This type of care could also help people in their own homes, allowing them to receive treatment while they are relaxing at home.