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Few buzzwords are as popular in healthcare as “value-based care.” But understanding of the term is often superficial, according to Alex Ding, MD, enterprise deputy chief medical officer at Humana.
The company published its annual value-based care report in February. The annual report provides data on savings and outcomes achieved through value-based care — but this year, the report also looks to break down the meaning of value-based care, Dr. Ding said.
Dr. Ding spoke with Becker’s to explain why Humana is getting “back to basics” with value-based care.
This conversation has been lightly edited for length and clarity.