Data Analytics in the Context of Value-Based Healthcare
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the transformative role of data analytics in the implementation and advancement of value-based healthcare (VBHC). As healthcare systems increasingly adopt VBHC models, the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret clinical and administrative data becomes fundamental to improving patient outcomes, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting evidence-informed decision-making.
We invite submissions of original research, methodological innovations, case studies, and systematic reviews that illustrate how data-driven approaches are shaping the future of healthcare delivery. Topics of interest include the following: the use of standardized outcome sets; predictive analytics; real-world data; and digital health tools used to enhance quality of care. We particularly encourage interdisciplinary contributions that bridge clinical practice, health informatics, and policy, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications across diverse healthcare contexts.
Dr. Jonas Wolf
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- value-based healthcare
- data analytics
- health outcomes
- performance measurement
- predictive modeling
- patient-centered care
- big data
- health informatics
- clinical decision-making
- real-world evidence
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