# Maximizing value in healthcare: a journey with Value Based Healthcare > What Value Based Healthcare is and how pressure injury prevention creates value for patients, hospitals and payers. Page: https://preveni.com.br/en/blog/maximizing-value-healthcare-vbhc/ April 22, 2024 · Updated on June 24, 2026 ### In this article 1. Focus on the patient 2. Efficiency that cuts costs without compromising quality 3. Cultivating innovation through continuous improvement 4. Applying VBHC to pressure injury prevention 5. Join us in this transformation In the pursuit of excellence in healthcare delivery, one approach emerges as a guiding beacon, lighting the way to a more efficient, patient-centered and innovative system: Value Based Healthcare (VBHC). VBHC puts the patient at the center, prioritizing tangible outcomes and efficient care rather than fixating on the sheer delivery of services. On this journey toward transforming the healthcare sector, the advantages of VBHC are undeniable. ## Focus on the patient The essence of VBHC lies in its emphasis on the patient. Far from being a mere metric, care under VBHC is assessed based on the outcomes that truly matter to patients. It is not only about counting visits or procedures performed, but about measuring and improving the quality of life and well-being of the individuals who trust us with their care. In this paradigm, quality outweighs quantity, and patients are truly placed at the center of decision-making. ## Efficiency that cuts costs without compromising quality One of VBHC's greatest promises is its ability to drive efficiency without compromising quality. By redirecting the focus to the outcomes that truly matter, VBHC eliminates unnecessary expense, reducing waste and increasing the efficiency of the healthcare system as a whole. In a setting where resources are often scarce, this financial efficiency not only benefits patients by ensuring a better return on healthcare investment, but also strengthens the sustainability of the system as a whole. ## Cultivating innovation through continuous improvement The pursuit of excellence is inherent to VBHC's DNA. By requiring continuous improvement in quality and outcomes, this approach fosters an environment that favors innovation. From new clinical practices to advances in technology, VBHC acts as a catalyst for the evolution of the healthcare sector. By challenging the status quo and encouraging creativity, this approach inspires care teams to reach new levels of excellence in patient care. ## Applying VBHC to pressure injury prevention In pressure injury (PI) prevention, VBHC also takes on importance, directing resources to practices and interventions that not only improve final outcomes for the patient, such as reducing PI incidence, but also optimize the use of those resources. This approach not only raises the quality of the care delivered to the patient, but also steers our healthcare system toward greater efficiency and sustainability. Imagine a scenario where every real (R$, Brazil's currency) invested in healthcare improves a patient's life and drives innovation, strengthening the entire healthcare system. That is the goal of VBHC that we are committed to achieving. ## Join us in this transformation Join us on this journey toward a more efficient, patient-centered and innovative future for healthcare. Together, we can challenge the limits of the status quo and redefine the standards of excellence in care. By adopting VBHC we embrace a more holistic, patient-centered approach, and we also open the door to a future where health is truly valued. ## See DecSense in practice Real-time patient position monitoring, an alert at the right moment for repositioning and a record in the EHR. [Request a demo](https://preveni.com.br/en/#demo) [Calculate the ROI of prevention at your hospital →](https://preveni.com.br/en/roi-calculator/) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Value Based Healthcare (VBHC)? It is an approach that puts the patient at the center, prioritizing tangible outcomes and efficient care rather than fixating on the sheer delivery of services. ### How is care assessed under VBHC? Care is assessed based on the outcomes that truly matter to patients. It is not only about counting visits or procedures performed, but about measuring and improving individuals' quality of life and well-being. ### Does VBHC cut costs without compromising quality? Yes. By redirecting the focus to the outcomes that truly matter, VBHC eliminates unnecessary expense, reducing waste and increasing the efficiency of the healthcare system as a whole. ### How does VBHC apply to pressure injury prevention? It directs resources to practices and interventions that improve final outcomes for the patient, such as reducing PI incidence, and that also optimize the use of those resources. ## Related reading - [What protocol adherence by shift means](https://preveni.com.br/en/blog/what-protocol-adherence-shift/) - [How to calculate the ROI of DecSense sensors](https://preveni.com.br/en/blog/how-calculate-roi-decsense-sensors/) - [Brazil's top court upholds pressure injury damages](https://preveni.com.br/en/blog/stj-upholds-damages-award-pressure-injury/) - [Advancing care with the DecSense sensor](https://preveni.com.br/en/blog/advancing-healthcare-decsense-sensor/) [See all articles](https://preveni.com.br/en/blog/) --- Preveni: prevenção de lesão por pressão com o sensor DecSense e software de gestão. Guia para agentes: https://preveni.com.br/llms.txt · Contato: contato@preveni.com.br