A pragmatic approach for implementation of value-based healthcare in Amsterdam UMC, the Netherlands

Abstract Background The emphasis on implementation of value-based healthcare (VBHC) has increased in the Dutch healthcare system. Yet, the translation of the theoretical principles of VBHC towards actual implementation in daily practice has been rarely described. Our aim is to present a pragmatic step-by-step approach for VBHC implementation, developed and applied in Amsterdam UMC, to share our key elements. The approach may inspire others and can be used as a template for implementing VBHC principles in other hospitals. Methods The local approach is developed in a major academic hospital in t... Mehr ...