Transitioning to Value-Based Care

This report examines how governments can transition from traditional healthcare models to value-based care (VBC) in response to rising costs, aging populations, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). With healthcare expenditures outpacing GDP growth in many countries, there is an urgent need for efficient, sustainable solutions. VBC presents a holistic, outcome-driven model that aligns the interests of healthcare providers and payers, incentivizing quality over quantity and improving patient outcomes while curbing system-wide costs.

Although VBC is still gaining traction in the GCC, it has already demonstrated positive results in North America and Europe. The report outlines core principles of VBC, key success factors such as the availability of high-quality data, and policy recommendations for GCC stakeholders. These include standardized outcome metrics (PROMs and CROMs), interoperable systems, and incentive alignment. Ultimately, by focusing on the full patient journey and integrating preventative, evidence-based interventions into reimbursement models, VBC offers a transformative path toward affordable, patient-centered care.