Value-Based Care

What Is Value-Based Care?

Healthcare should be a partnership. Your primary care provider guides, supports and coordinates your care. Your role? Stay engaged, attend preventive care visits, follow treatment plans and reach out when something changes. And when questions arise, call us first. Together, we can help you feel whole.

Value-Based Care (VBC) is a model of care in which providers and care teams focus on keeping patients healthy, rather than on frequent visits, tests and procedures in the office. As healthcare costs continue to rise and the prevalence of chronic conditions increases, VBC can help keep people healthier, improve quality of life and create a more sustainable healthcare system.

Value-Based Care focuses on:

  • Preventing illness
  • Managing chronic conditions
  • Identifying issues early

Understanding Value-Based Care at AdventHealth

VBC puts you at the center of every healthcare decision. Hear from our leaders as they explain how coordinated, personalized care helps us deliver better outcomes while caring for your whole health in body, mind and spirit.

What Value-Based Care Means for You

We want you to feel supported, not just treated. Our VBC approach encourages longer appointment times, so providers can spend more time listening and can address multiple concerns in a single visit. Prevention is prioritized through annual wellness visits, screenings, vaccines and lifestyle support.

  • Fewer ER Visits

    With proactive care, preventive screenings and support between appointments, your care team can help catch health concerns early — before they become emergencies.

  • Fewer Hospital Stays

    By helping you stay on top of your health and manage ongoing conditions, your primary care team can reduce the likelihood of complications that lead to hospitalization.

  • Better Management of Chronic Conditions

    If you're living with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, your primary care team will help you create a personalized plan that helps you stay healthier and feel well.

  • Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs

    When preventive care and management of chronic conditions help you avoid ER visits, hospital stays and unnecessary treatments, it can lower your overall healthcare expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions About Value-Based Care

  • What does Value‑Based Care mean for me as a patient and my family?

    Value‑Based Care (VBC) means we measure success by your overall health, not by how many visits or tests you have. It’s about staying ahead of issues with preventive care, closely managing chronic conditions and ensuring care is coordinated across your entire team.

  • What does whole‑person care look like during an everyday primary care visit?

    Whole‑person care means we don’t just look at a symptom; we look at what’s going on in your life, your habits, your stress, your medications and your goals. Your team works with you to create a plan that’s realistic, clear and focused on long‑term health.

  • Why is prevention important — even when I feel healthy?

    Prevention matters because many health issues are easier to treat early. Prevention is more than a yearly physical; it’s an ongoing plan to reduce risk over time. That includes screenings, vaccinations, medication reviews and education about sleep, nutrition, movement and stress management. The goal is to catch small issues early and keep you functioning at your best, even when you feel fine.

  • What should I expect from my primary care team as my partners in my health?

    You should expect a team that knows you, follows up and helps coordinate what you need, whether that’s labs, referrals, medications or support between visits. We’ll bring clinical guidance and care coordination; you bring your questions, your goals and a commitment to stay engaged. That partnership is what drives better outcomes.

  • What are my primary care provider’s (PCP) responsibilities for coordination and follow‑up?

    As your primary care team, we’re responsible for monitoring your overall health, following up on results and coordinating next steps. That can include medication management, referrals to specialists when needed and making sure everyone involved in your care is on the same page.

  • How do I take ownership of my health?

    Patient ownership means you know your numbers, keep your appointments, take medications as directed, and speak up when something changes. It also means bringing questions and being honest about what’s working and what isn’t, so we can tailor a plan you can follow.

  • Why should I call my PCP first when concerns arise?

    When you call your primary care team first, we can often quickly guide you to the right next step, whether that’s home care, a same‑day visit, telehealth or urgent care. It helps you avoid unnecessary tests, long waits and higher costs, and it keeps your care connected to a team that knows your history. Call Us First at 844-351-6302.