Introduction to Value Based Healthcare

The Introduction to Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) program equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge of value-based care, focusing on improving patient outcomes while reducing costs. Participants will learn core principles of VBHC, payment models, and how technology supports these initiatives, with an emphasis on Saudi Arabia’s healthcare reforms.

• Understand the core principles of Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) and how it differs from traditional fee-for-service models.
• Recognize the importance of the quadruple aim (improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient experience, reducing healthcare costs, and improving provider well-being) in VBHC.
• Identify and evaluate various VBHC payment models, including bundled payments, pay-for-performance, and shared savings.
• Learn how to measure healthcare value through patient outcomes, quality metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze the role of technology—such as electronic health records (EHR), data analytics, and population health management tools—in supporting VBHC.
• Examine the current state of VBHC in Saudi Arabia, including the challenges and opportunities for adopting VBHC under Vision 2030 reforms.
• Explore strategies to overcome barriers in transitioning to VBHC, including regulatory,cultural, and operational challenges in healthcare institutions.

This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of various healthcare delivery models. It is ideal for individuals involved in healthcare planning, management, and delivery, with a focus on integrating innovative care approaches.

• Healthcare Providers: Doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and care coordinators who are looking to transition from volume-based care to value-based care.
• Healthcare Administrators: Individuals responsible for managing healthcare systems improving care quality, and implementing operational efficiencies.
• Policy Makers and Regulators: Those involved in healthcare reform, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia under the Vision 2030 initiative.
• Payers and Insurance Companies: Professionals working on reimbursement models, ensuring that value-based payment systems align with patient outcomes.
• Students and Entry-Level Healthcare Workers: Individuals seeking an introduction to modern healthcare delivery and payment models, particularly those aiming to understand the evolution of healthcare toward value-based care.