Rethinking Healthcare Value in Singapore through AVBC
Prof. John Abisheganaden highlights why AVBC is key to sustainable, equitable health systems
Healthcare today is no longer just about delivering more treatments — it is about delivering the right care. Prof. John Abisheganaden highlights that Appropriate and Value-Based Care (AVBC) ensures patients receive interventions that genuinely improve their lives, while avoiding unnecessary costs and inefficiencies. By prioritising evidence-based decisions and what matters most to patients, AVBC reduces wasteful spending and directs resources where they create the greatest impact.
Prof. Abisheganaden serves as NHG Health’s Chief of Health Services and Outcomes Research and is a Senior Consultant in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He is also the lead of healthcare sustainability research cluster at the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Health (CCEH), contributing to advancing evidence-based, patient-centred healthcare approaches.
In Singapore, this transformation is already underway through initiatives such as Healthier SG and Age Well SG, which emphasise prevention, community care, and long-term outcomes. These efforts reflect a strong national commitment to delivering high-quality care that is financially sustainable and equitable. As healthcare evolves, AVBC is not just a policy direction — it is a professional and ethical responsibility, shaping a future where better outcomes, smarter spending, and equitable health benefits go hand in hand.
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