Digital Health Platforms Enhance Value-Based Care with New Technologies
New York, Monday, 3 November 2025.
Digital health platforms are revolutionizing clinical decision support to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare workflows, setting new benchmarks for value-based care.
The Rise of Value-Based Care
The healthcare industry in the United States is witnessing a significant shift from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based care (VBC). According to recent surveys, 30% of healthcare organizations report that at least a quarter of their revenue is now tied to VBC, with expectations for this revenue stream to increase in 2025 compared to 2024 [1]. This transition emphasizes patient-centered care, focusing on collaborative approaches and shared decision-making processes [2].
Digital Health Platforms: A Catalyst for Change
At the heart of this transformation are digital health platforms, which are redefining clinical decision support systems to better align with VBC objectives. These platforms are integrating evidence-based content to help healthcare providers reduce care variation and achieve compliance with performance metrics [3]. The integration of such technologies promises not only to enhance patient outcomes but also to streamline healthcare workflows, making them more efficient and effective [3].
Integration of Evidence-Based Technologies
Wolters Kluwer’s introduction of UpToDate® Connect exemplifies how digital health platforms are embedding clinical content to support evidence-based decision-making. This API allows integration with various healthcare applications, aiming to improve workflow efficiency and reduce clinician burnout [4]. Lumeris, a healthcare company, has adopted this technology within its AI-powered platform, demonstrating a commitment to moving from simply informing care to actively enhancing it [4].
Impact on Healthcare Delivery
As healthcare systems adopt these advanced digital solutions, the potential to significantly impact healthcare delivery becomes evident. By providing tools that align with value-based care models, digital health platforms are not only setting new standards but also ensuring that healthcare providers can capture outcomes data, track benchmarks, and comply with regulations [1]. This alignment is crucial for achieving the incentives tied to VBC, thereby avoiding penalties and enhancing overall healthcare delivery [1].