Resources

Short article by NEJM Catalyst

Explore the definition and benefits of value-based healthcare. How does value-based healthcare translate to new delivery models?

This article also provides readers with some examples of value-based healthcare in practice.

Article by NEJM Catalyst

In this article, the authors aim to address the feasibility of implementing a VBHC model for patients with CHD in Pakistan through multiple initiatives taken over time at a single tertiary care centre.

Article in Academic Medicine

This article provides a framework for incorporating value into considerations for healthcare structures and costs. The authors demonstrate some ways in which providers can calculate care costs and patient health outcomes to implement solutions. They also should emphasise the incorporation of VBHC principles in medical curriculum.

Commentary by NEJM Catalyst

Leaders at the European Union’s Innovative Medicines Initiative are developing a large-scale multi-stakeholder international ecosystem to incorporate patient-reported outcomes and measures to improve patient engagement and drive value.

Article in Social Science & Medicine

Read more about the application of VBHC in real-world contexts. This comparative case study of Brazil and Sweden, situated at either end of the spectrum in terms of contextual prerequisites, provides insights into the complex interactions involved in the adoption of VBHC strategies.

Article by Lancet

This article calls for better collaboration between the disaster management authority and health ministry to develop mobile surgical facilities, portable surgical and medical kits, and anaesthesia units to respond to mass surgical response.

Article by World Economic Forum

This article defines value-based healthcare as the health outcomes that matter to patients relative to the resources or costs required to deliver those outcomes.

In this article, learn about the World Economic Forum’s Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare, which works to make VBHC a reality.

Article in Annals of Surgical Oncology

Learn more about the role of PROMs in improving outcomes. The scores serve as a reference value for different types of surgery in the study population and enable prospective use of PROMs in shared decision-making.

Article by JAMA Health Forum

Patient-reported outcome measures are an integral tool to increase value in health services. This article serves as a guide in the process of indicator selection and implementation to measure patient-reported outcomes and patient-reported experiences.

Article by World Economic Forum

Patient-reported data is a key element of healthcare. Standardised reporting has potential to impact global healthcare policy. This article looks to Ikea’s simple and participatory model and applies it to a healthcare setting: utilising technology to allow patients to participate in their own healthcare.

Commentary by NEJM Catalyst

In this commentary, the authors review four systems - Massachusetts, Netherlands, Norway, and England - to understand how the theoretical framework of value-based healthcare fits in each, resulting in insights for policymakers.

Article by the Journal of Arthroplasty

This article explores an example of implementation of a system of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) within an orthopedic group at Maine Medical Center.

Post by the BMJ Opinion

This blog post discusses the benefits of patient-reported outcome measures in increasing communication between patients and providers.

Video by PharmAccess

MomCare, a program of PharmAccess, seeks to support mothers on their journey through pregnancy and childbirth. With their innovative platform, patient and provider can decide together on a plan and pre-determined cost of services. Watch to learn more!

From PharmAccess

PharmAccess’ maternal health programme, MomCare, is a data-driven initiative to create innovative solutions for mothers. It has been recognised as a Global Innovation Hub by the Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare at the World Economic Forum, a platform which highlights organisations showing best practices and qualifying as ‘mature early adopters’ of value-based healthcare models.

Article by Discovery

Why do we need value-based healthcare? Dr. Phillip Matley describes how collaboratively we can improve value for patients by improving the outcomes that matter to patients. Dr. Matley discusses the transition from quantity (fee-for-service) to quality.

Report by World Economic Forum

This report, released by the World Economic Forum and the McKinsey Health Institute as part of WEF’s Women’s Health Initiative, provides insight into the ways in which we can address the health burdens on women.

Article by Value In Health

In this article, members of the European University Hospital Alliance create a blueprint for implementing value-based healthcare in hospitals, based on their experiences.