Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) is a transformative approach that shifts the focus from the volume of services provided to the quality and outcomes achieved for patients. In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, VBHC models are essential for improving patient health, enhancing patient experience, and controlling costs. This training course is designed to demystify VBHC, providing a strategic framework for understanding and implementing a system that prioritizes what matters most: patient well-being and clinical excellence.

This program will guide participants through the core principles, financial models, and operational changes required for a successful transition to VBHC. You will gain practical knowledge in defining and measuring value, leveraging technology to coordinate care, and engaging patients as active partners in their health journey. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to lead your organization in designing and executing strategies that not only improve health outcomes but also ensure long-term financial sustainability and market competitiveness.

Duration

5 days

Target Audience

• Healthcare executives and senior leaders
• Clinical and medical directors
• Health policy and regulatory advisors
• Population health managers
• Quality improvement specialists
• Health economists and financial analysts
• Clinicians and physicians in leadership roles
• Healthcare consultants
• IT and data analytics professionals
• Patient engagement and advocacy officers

Objectives

• Define the core concepts and principles of Value-Based Healthcare.
• Compare and contrast VBHC with traditional fee-for-service models.
• Develop a strategy for defining and measuring value and patient outcomes.
• Understand the various financial and payment models in VBHC.
• Implement effective care coordination and population health management.
• Utilize health information technology and data analytics to support VBHC.
• Master the process of engaging patients in their own care plans.
• Navigate the organizational and cultural challenges of VBHC implementation.
• Identify key policy and market drivers influencing the shift to value.

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Value-Based Healthcare

• The shift from volume-based to value-based care.
• Porter’s value agenda and its application in health.
• The triple aim of healthcare: cost, quality, and population health.
• Understanding and defining "value" from a patient perspective.
• Global trends and drivers for adopting VBHC.

Module 2: Financial and Payment Models

• An overview of various value-based payment models.
• Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and bundled payments.
• Shared savings and shared risk arrangements.
• Pay-for-performance (P4P) and capitation models.
• The financial implications of a transition to value.

Module 3: Measuring and Improving Outcomes

• Developing meaningful quality and outcome metrics.
• The role of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).
• Utilizing data to identify gaps in care and target interventions.
• Quality improvement methodologies in a VBHC context.
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Module 4: Technology and Data Analytics

• The critical role of Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
• Using data analytics for risk stratification and population health.
• Interoperability and health information exchange.
• Telehealth and remote patient monitoring in VBHC.
• Leveraging predictive analytics to anticipate patient needs.

Module 5: Patient Engagement and Care Coordination

• The importance of the patient-provider relationship in VBHC.
• Strategies for enhancing patient engagement and activation.
• The role of care navigators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Designing and implementing effective care pathways.
• Ensuring smooth transitions of care and reducing readmissions.

Module 6: Implementing and Scaling VBHC Models

• Strategic planning for a transition to value-based care.
• Addressing organizational and cultural change management.
• Building a strong governance structure for VBHC initiatives.
• Overcoming common barriers to implementation.
• Scaling VBHC models across different care settings.

Module 7: The Future of Value-Based Healthcare

• Emerging trends in VBHC, including precision medicine.
• The impact of policy and regulatory changes.
• Case studies of successful VBHC organizations.
• The role of consumerism and technology in shaping the future.
• Opportunities and challenges for the next decade of VBHC.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.