A new report from Humana finds that "value-based care," which focuses on quality of care and patient experience with deeper patient engagement, that is provided to Medicare Advantage members kept patients healthier and lowers costs.

The new report is part of an annual assessment of the model, which stresses a more personal approach, more time spent with patients, and more coordinated care than traditional fee-for service models of care. The model also puts an emphasis on prevention and lifestyle changes to help patients manage their health.

The tenth-annual report on the efficacy of the value-based model for Medicare Advantage members noted that the U.S. health system has faced some significant challenges in recent years, including the COVID pandemic, a stressed workforce, and growing awareness of inequities in health care. The Humana analysis acknowledges challenges remain but found better scores on measurements across the board for patients in the value-based care model.