About Appropriate & Value-Based Care (AVBC)

What is Appropriate and Value-Based Care (AVBC)?

Appropriate and Value Based Care (AVBC) is about ensuring that every patient receives care that is both clinically-effective and personally meaningful to their health journey. It focuses on:

1. Evidence-based care: Providing treatments that are proven to be necessary and beneficial for long-term health

2. Patient-centred care: Encouraging open conversations between patients and healthcare professionals so that care aligns with each patient's needs and values.

3. Preventative care and well-being: Supporting long-term health through proactive measures.

Why AVBC Matters

Singapore’s healthcare system is among the best in the world, but as our population evolves, so do our healthcare needs. AVBC aims to:

1. Enhance care quality: Ensure treatments align with the latest medical evidence and patient needs.

2. Improve patient’s health journey: Deliver care that is both meaningful and beneficial to their long-term well-being.

3. Ensure sustainability: Embrace innovative treatments while ensuring care remains accessible for all Singaporeans for generations to come.

To continue delivering high-quality care for generations to come, we must focus on what truly benefits patients—care that is effective, evidence-based, and centred on their health and well-being.

How AVBC Benefits You

AVBC focuses on what matters—good care, meaningful outcomes, and a healthcare system built to last for generations.

For Our Healthcare System

A sustainable healthcare system that continues to deliver world-class care—now and into the future.

For Healthcare Professionals

Support for good clinical judgement, leading to optimised care and better patient experiences.

For Patients & Families

Improved health outcomes; fewer unnecessary medical interventions, with care that better reflects patients’ needs.

Who Plays a Role in AVBC?

AVBC is a shared responsibility involving all healthcare stakeholders—Payers, Healthcare Providers, Patients, and their Families. While providers and payers shape the system, patients and families also play a key role by making informed decisions and actively participating in their care.

Payers

The government and insurers play a key role in AVBC. They develop funding approaches that support good health outcomes and encourage cost-effective treatments helping ensure our healthcare system remains sustainable.

Healthcare Professionals

Doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and other healthcare staff are central to AVBC. They use evidence-based practices, focus on what matters to patients, and work together to give the best care possible.

Patients & Families

Patients and their families are important partners in AVBC. By actively participating in their health care, making shared decisions with their doctors, and sharing their experiences, they help build a healthcare system that better meet patients’ needs.

How You Can Practise AVBC

As a healthcare professional, you play a vital role in delivering care that is evidence-based, patient-centred, and resource-conscious.

Find out how AVBC can guide your everyday decisions—helping you improve outcomes for your patients.

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AVBC in Practice: Tools & Resources

Access practical guides, toolkits, and training materials to help you apply AVBC in your daily work.

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Impact Stories to Inspire Action

See how AVBC is already making a difference—for patients, providers, and the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions, answered—from what AVBC is to how it’s applied in real-world care.

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AVBC Conference

Singapore’s annual platform to advance value-driven, patient-centred care through shared learning, real-world examples, and system-wide collaboration.

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