Optum is transforming behavioral health care
by creating a system
that works better for patients and providers.
One of the ways we are doing that is called value-based care.
Value-based care is a model of health care delivery
that is based on the quality of the treatment delivered,
rather than the number of services provided.
Value-based care relies on data
that connects the care someone receives
to the health outcomes they experience.
This is different than traditional fee for service models
that revolve around claims
and the number of times a patient comes to the office for a visit.
In a value-based care model,
important data are included
in a patient's electronic health record.
These data come from both the patient and the clinicians,
and these data help everyone make informed decisions around care.
Some examples of important data include
how soon a patient can access a provider,
how quickly a patient received follow-up visits,
pre and post care assessment data.
Data collection is just the first step in value-based care.
Over time, additional components of value-based care
will also focus on early intervention,
personalized treatment plans, functional outcomes,
patient satisfaction, clinician well-being,
lower healthcare costs.
In a value-based care model,
clinicians see several big benefits,
better fee schedules, bonuses, and other financial rewards,
enhanced decision making around treatment,
close collaboration within a care team,
quicker access to important important data
to help shape clinical care.
All of this benefits both clinicians and patients.
Value-based care aligns with our commitment
to the quadruple aim:
better outcomes, lower costs,
improved patient experience,
and improved provider experience.
That is why we're committed to the wide use of value-based care.
It is a holistic approach to behavioral health.
Together, we can transform behavioral healthcare delivery
for the better of individuals, clinicians,
and the greater healthcare system.