Patient-centered care often results in improved outcomes for patients, better use of resources, decreased costs, and increased patient and healthcare professional satisfaction with care. Decades of research have demonstrated that when patient values and preferences are prioritized, patients engage more in treatments, leading to better health outcomes. Hospitals and practices that implement patient-centered care report: Lower rates of emergency room (ER) visits Faster recovery Decreased utilization of healthcare resources Increased patient, family, and care team satisfaction Improved health outcomes.