A central aspect of VBC is a focus on the quality of care, which means that groups switching to VBC must constantly consider how they can improve the quality of the care they provide. 

In order to provide quality care for the patient, providers must make the patient the center of attention. Strong relationships must be built in order to effectively communicate with the patient, and longitudinal patient data will be necessary to understand the patient’s full medical history. This means providers must be able to access and utilize all medical records for the patient. Once a full understanding of the patient’s health has been developed, providers should set milestones for care quality and health outcomes.

All of this requires physicians to lead a team effort by drawing upon the training and knowledge of their team members. Suggestions must be considered by all relevant parties in the practice, and final decisions must be made by the team’s leaders. Carrying out these decisions requires fine-tuned coordination and clear channels of communication within the practice. It is no easy effort, but a focus on quality of care will pay off by significantly improving long-term patient outcomes.