International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Optimizing Performance Monitoring of Value-Based Healthcare: The Role of Generic Patient Population Dashboards; Comment on “Reflections on Managing the Performance of Value-Based Healthcare: A Scoping Review”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
Marieke Sijm-Eeken 1
Jurrien Burren 2
Céline van Lint 3
1 Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2 Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
3 Department of Quality and Patient Care, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
10.34172/ijhpm.9251
Abstract
Value-based healthcare (VBHC) provides a framework for enhancing health outcomes relative to costs, however its implementation depends on robust and inclusive performance monitoring systems. In their recent scoping review, van Elten et al examined the role of performance management in VBHC but adopted a narrow focus on patient-perceived outcomes. This commentary extends their findings by highlighting two key recommendations: expanding performance measurement beyond patient-perceived value to include provider experience, innovation, and transparency, and implementing generic patient population dashboards to streamline VBHC monitoring. Drawing on practical implementation experience at Dutch academic hospitals, we propose broadening literature search criteria to include cross-organizational studies and grey literature from established VBHC organizations. Furthermore, we outline criteria—identified through co-design sessions with healthcare professionals—for selecting generic indicators and designing dashboards that support efficient, organization-wide VBHC monitoring. These insights seek to enhance the theoretical and practical understanding of VBHC monitoring while promoting the advancement of transparent, value-driven healthcare systems.
Keywords
Value-Based Healthcare
Performance Management
Dashboard
Performance
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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 14, Issue 1
2025
Pages 1-5

  • Received Date 31 May 2025
  • Revised Date 10 December 2025
  • Accepted Date 13 December 2025
  • First Published Date 13 December 2025
  • Published Date 01 December 2025