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. 2020 Feb 1;20(1):75.
doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-4925-0.

Fighting healthcare rocketing costs with value-based medicine: the case of stroke management

Federico Esposti  1   2 , Giuseppe Banfi  3   4
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Fighting healthcare rocketing costs with value-based medicine: the case of stroke management

Federico Esposti et al. BMC Health Serv Res. .

Abstract

Value-Based Medicine (VBM) is imposing itself as 'a new paradigm in healthcare management and medical practice.In this perspective paper, we discuss the role of VBM in dealing with the large productivity issue of the healthcare industry and examine some of the worldwide industrial and technological trends linked with VBM introduction. To clarify the points, we discuss examples of VBM management of stroke patients.In our conclusions, we support the idea of VBM as a strategic aid to manage rising costs in healthcare, and we explore the idea that VBM, by establishing value-generating networks among different healthcare stakeholders, can serve as the long sought-after redistributive mechanism that compensate patients for the industrial exploitation of their personal medical records.

Keywords: Cost reduction; Efficiency in healthcare; Stroke; Value-based medicine.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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Graphic representation of the VBM network. Patients’ data concentrates toward the centre, the provider, which in turn redistribute value to all stakeholders. Resources for the network can derive from suppliers (pharma or medical devices companies) or from public or private payors. Procurement or reimbursement deals, together with exchange of value in the form of real-world data, keep suppliers and payors linked with the network. Icons designed by Makyzz - Freepik.com
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