Value-Based Healthcare

This six-week online course focuses on Value-Based Health Care (VBHC), a framework that prioritises creating value for patients by improving health outcomes while minimising costs. It is designed to equip healthcare leaders and professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement VBHC principles, preventing investment in areas that will not generate value for patients, saving healthcare organisations money.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles of VBHC, and the outcomes for your organisation.
• Learn health assessment techniques, theory, and models for calculating value.
• Evaluate the practical challenges in implementing and adopting VBHC in healthcare settings.
• Gain insights into value-based payments, decision science, and challenges facing commissioners and decision makers.
• Ask questions, share thoughts, and seek insights from your instructors and peers.

Who Should Apply:

This course is intended for leaders in the health and healthcare sectors, including those in:

• Clinical settings
• Human Resources
• Policymaking
• Healthcare Management

It is also relevant to individuals in health-related industries seeking to deepen their understanding of VBHC.

Programme Curriculum:

The course content is organised into three modules:

1. Introduction to Value-Based Health Care (VBHC) and Outcomes Measurement
2. Decision Science for Value-Based Health Care
3. Value-Based Payments

Participants will engage with:

• Online lectures delivered by leading UCL academics and experts.
• Real-world case studies and practical tools.
• Interactive discussion forums and group discussions.
• Weekly live sessions with course instructors.

Learning Methods and Assessment:

Activities include:

• Pre-recorded and live lectures
• Assigned readings
• Group discussions and reflective exercises
• Marked assignments

Participants must complete all assignments to earn a certificate of completion. Weekly self-reflection exercises help consolidate learning and apply concepts to professional practice.

Key Features:

• An evidence-based approach to VBHC that examines health assessment techniques, value models, and outcome-based payments.
• Exploration of decision science and its application to value-based frameworks.
• A safe and interactive environment for professionals to exchange insights and seek guidance from peers and instructors.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape in VBHC.
• Learn to critically assess VBHC frameworks and decision-making tools.
• Understand the role of decision science on VBHC implementation.
• Make informed decisions that are sustainable and value maximising.

This highly practical course is ideal for healthcare leaders aiming to advance their expertise and drive meaningful change within their organisations.

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