February 7, 2025- Value-based care results in patients spending more time with their primary care clinician, less time in the hospital, and more frequent preventive care, based on research released by Humana Inc. in its annual Value-Based Care Report.
The report’s data shows that Medicare Advantage (MA) patients receiving care under value-based arrangements saw fewer emergency department visits, fewer inpatient hospitalizations, and received more preventive care screenings.
Clinicians under the traditional fee-for-service model are reimbursed based on the volume of patients and services provided, with no incentive to reduce costly or low-value interventions. The value-based model emphasizes preventive care and incentivizes health outcomes.