Understanding how integrated delivery and payment models are being implemented is key in an era of value-based healthcare. Integrated care can be compared to a black box that may, or may not provide the ‘out of the box’ solutions needed to help improve patients’ care experiences and health, and to minimise costs. One of the […]

Value based healthcare is the buzzword in healthcare worldwide. Inspired by Harvard professor Michael Porter’s legacy, initiatives have been taken around the world, in order to achieve high quality care at lower costs. These are splendid objectives. However, is Value Based Healthcare (VBHC) really the new panacea within the healthcare sector that will deliver true value for patients? Or is it a pseudo-innovation, i.e. a renovation-oriented approach?