Learn an evidence based approach to measuring health outcomes against the cost of delivery, driving forward meaningful change for patients.
Value-Based Health Care is emerging as a critical solution in healthcare systems.
Healthcare systems are under increasing pressure to deliver improved outcomes while managing costs effectively. Value-Based Health Care is emerging as a critical solution, but it remains widely misunderstood and poorly applied.
Why Value-Based Healthcare matters
Value-Based Health Care is a patient-cantered framework that focuses on creating value by balancing reduced costs with better health outcomes. Rooted in evidence-based practices, Value-Based Health Care measures health outcomes against the cost of delivering them. Ultimately, it prevents investment in areas that will not generate value for patients, thus saving healthcare organisations money.
About the Six-Week Online Course
This course delivers participants an in depth understanding of Value-Based Health Care, value-based payment models and decision science. With a strong focus on practical application, over three two-week modules delivered online, you will gain essential knowledge and tools to drive transformative results in your workplace.
This course will support you to:
- Learn about health assessment techniques as well as a breadth of theory about Value-Based Health Care and models for calculating value, looking at real case studies and learn about the current issues facing commissioners and decision makers.
- Learn how to implement value-based payment systems effectively, exploring topics such as outcome-based payments and pricing innovations to get market access.
- Acquire decision science skills to make data-driven, patient-focused decisions, aimed at gaining value for healthcare organisations.
Why Choose This Course?
Designed and delivered by experts in the field, this course will give you an in depth understanding of Value-Based Health Care and how it could transform your organisation.
This course takes a contextualised approach to learning, featuring online lectures led by UCL academics and a course lead who is an expert in Value-Based Health Care. Your learning experience is enhanced through curated readings, engaging participant discussions, and practical assignments. Real-world case studies provide valuable insights into the application of Value-Based Health Care principles.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for individuals who are mid-career and at manager or head level within a healthcare organisation or health related industries where your role requires an understanding of Value-Based Health Care.
This could include, but is not limited to:
- HR staff
- clinical staff
- policymakers
- healthcare managers
Take the first step towards transforming healthcare delivery. Enrol today and gain the skills to create real value for patients while driving efficiency in healthcare organisations.
Course content
The course includes three modules:
- Introduction to Value-Based Health Care (VBHC) and outcomes measurement
Providing an introduction to Value-Based Health Care, this module evaluates historic and current definitions of value. You will look in more depth at where the global adoption of Value-Based Health Care, and learn about the current landscape in relation to the issues facing commissioners and decision makers.
- Decision Science for Value-Based Health Care
Decision science affects how Value-Based Health Care can be achieved within healthcare settings, and this module explores decision science in more depth. Module content includes how choices are made, evidence, and population-based decisions.
- Value-based payments
Focusing on the practicalities of Value-Based Health Care, this module looks in more detail at value-based payments. This includes reimbursement models, outcome-based payments and pricing innovations to get market access.
Teaching and structure
Over six weeks you will explore three modules. You will study each module over two weeks, dedicating approximately 10 to 12 hours on various activities including:
- watching live online lectures
- reading
- taking part in discussion forum activities
- completing formative assessments, such as self-reflection exercises and quizzes
- completing marked project assignments
Weekly online live session with the course instructors which provides an opportunity to reflect on learning and get involved in group discussion.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Evaluate and appreciate the Value-Based Health Care landscape, as well as tools and techniques available for decision making in healthcare.
- Apply Value-Based Health Care thinking to decision making.
- Analyse the practical issues involved in making commissioning, adoption and implementation decisions in the health and healthcare system.
- Critically assess value assessment and Value-Based Health Care to make informed decisions that are sustainable and value maximising.
- Understand the role decision science can make on implementing Value-Based Health Care.
Assessment, certificates and accreditation

You'll receive a certificate of completion and CPD points awarded by The CPD Certification Service when you've completed all the marked assignments for each of the three modules. These include mandatory discussion forums, short written assignments and a final project.
You'll also be able to assess how you're doing throughout the course by completing multiple choice quizzes and unmarked self-reflection exercises.
Entry requirements
We recommended you have a degree or interest in leadership and management.
Fees
Standard Fee: £1,800*
*20% discount eligibility:
- UCL Staff/Alumni
- NHS Staff
- Corporate multi-buy Fee 3+ places
NHS staff and UCL alumni and staff discount is subject to valid email address. Discount eligibility will be verified as part of application.
For corporate partnerships, or if you are interested in booking on behalf of your organisation or to discuss executive learning solutions for your organisation, please contact executiveeducation.gbsh@ucl.ac.uk