This open textbook presents a contemporary overview of Value-based Healthcare: a healthcare delivery and reimbursement model that focuses on achieving the best possible health outcomes for patients while controlling costs. It represents a shift of focus from quantity to quality, and aims to align incentives to bring together the interests of patients, healthcare providers, and payers.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Homework reading
Individual study
Group work: case studies
This is a complete textbook with case studies for enhanced learning, references, and example modules—the information in the text spans from patient care to finances and more. Instructors can use this as the primary or supplemental text for a health-based course.
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After reading this textbook, the learner will
Describe value-based healthcare.
Complete value-based healthcare case studies.
Chapters do not include learning outcomes but do include content outlines at the start of each chapter.
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer navigational skills
Healthcare knowledge
Economics knowledge
Business knowledge
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Includes comprehensive information, including leadership, economics, business, healthcare, and models.
Incorporates citations and references using a scholarly format.
The content gives a comprehensive view of patient value care, both to the patient and behind the scenes.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Chapters do not include learning outcomes but do include content outlines at the start of each chapter.
The book could be used in a variety of ways to promote learning.
There are various readings, modules, case studies, and more to effectively convey the material to readers.
Concerns:
Chapters do not include learning outcomes but do include content outlines at the start of each chapter.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The site is in working order.
There are multiple ways to view the materials and several ways to download the material.
The links are in ordinary text or SmartLinks
Headings are set in sequential order for screen readers
Images have alt text
Links are in working order
Content is not conveyed by color alone
The software is easy to navigate
Tables do not include split cells
Concerns:
The book includes red links, which may be difficult for those with red colorblindness to see.
Other Issues and Comments:
Overall excellent textbook!
Creative Commons:
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