What does value-based purchasing aim to achieve?

Value-based purchasing focuses on improving healthcare quality while controlling costs. It aims to tie reimbursement levels to the quality of care delivered, rather than the volume of services provided. This model incentivizes healthcare providers to deliver better outcomes for patients, emphasizing the importance of efficiency, patient satisfaction, and overall care effectiveness.

The rationale behind value-based purchasing is to shift the healthcare system from a fee-for-service model, where providers are compensated based on the number of procedures or visits, to a system where the reimbursement is based on the actual value of the care delivered. This encourages healthcare providers to improve care practices, reduce unnecessary services, and enhance patient outcomes, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and effective healthcare system.

The other alternatives do not align with the goals of value-based purchasing, as they either focus on quantity rather than quality, do not address cost control effectively, or misrepresent the intention of providing universal healthcare access.