| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 3871-3874 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Annals of surgical oncology |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 7 |
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| State | Published - Jul 2023 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology
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In: Annals of surgical oncology, Vol. 30, No. 7, 07.2023, p. 3871-3874.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Shifting the Focus
T2 - Value-Based Care in Surgical Oncology
AU - Allen, Casey J.
AU - Johnson, Fabian M.
AU - In, Haejin
AU - Katz, Matthew H.G.
AU - Snyder, Rebecca A.
N1 - Funding Information: It is essential to acknowledge that some of the programs discussed herein lack strong evidence of their impact on value. For instance, while the Choosing Wisely campaign aims to identify low-value practices, there is limited evidence to suggest it has effectively improved value without accompanying deimplementation strategies. Additionally, it is important to note that the cost of implementation should also be taken into consideration. In light of these limitations, it is crucial to emphasize that any focus on value must be grounded in evidence-based practices, including rigorous prospective evaluations, to ensure that quality improvement programs do not simply increase costs without improving overall value. We also acknowledge that the concept of value-based care is complex and cannot be fully explained in a brief article. This article is not a formal systematic review, and the selection of discussed strategies was based on their potential impact. It’s worth noting that there are numerous other relevant strategies that could be considered, including increased utilization of palliative and supportive care, less surgery/treatment in the last 30 days of life, more judicious use of costly technologies, and leveraging policies such as Medicaid expansion, among others. However, we feel this offers a useful overview of the key principles of value, its implementation, and its importance in our field. This article serves as a resource for further exploration and professional growth for surgeons looking to provide value-based care.
PY - 2023/7
Y1 - 2023/7
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U2 - 10.1245/s10434-023-13369-8
DO - 10.1245/s10434-023-13369-8
M3 - Comment/debate
C2 - 37014556
AN - SCOPUS:85151733755
SN - 1068-9265
VL - 30
SP - 3871
EP - 3874
JO - Annals of surgical oncology
JF - Annals of surgical oncology
IS - 7
ER -