Shifting From Volume to Value Healthcare reform is changing the delivery and financing of care, cre ...
Shifting From Volume to Value Healthcare reform is changing the delivery and financing of care, creating a shift from volume-based, fee-for-service care, to value-based care focused on efficiency and quality. This shift has led to changes in health insurance and healthcare delivery markets. For this Discussion, you examine this volume to value shift and consider implications of the changes. Resources Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. WEEKLY RESOURCE To prepare for this Discussion, analyze the current economic shift from volume-based healthcare to value-based healthcare. Pay particular attention to the following resources and your own research: Getzen, T. E., & Kobernick, M. S. (2022). Health Economics and Financing (6th ed.). Wiley Global Education US. Chapter 1, “Choices: Money, Medicine, and Health” (pp. 1–19) Chapter 2, “Demand and Supply” (pp. 20–39) Chapter 16, “Value for Money in the Future of Health Care” (pp. 325–336) Zelman, W. N., McCue, M. J., Glick, N. D., & Thomas, M. S. (2014). Financial management of health care organizations: An introduction to fundamental tools, concepts and applications (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Chapter 1, “The Context of Health Care Financial Management” (pp. 1–23) As you review the resources, consider the following: What economic principles (macro and micro) are driving this shift? How has this shift affected how you work or how you or a family member has been treated for a medical condition? By Day 3, post a cohesive response that includes: Your analysis of the economic principles that are driving the shift from volume-based healthcare to value-based healthcare. Your evaluation of the implications of this volume to value shift. Be sure to provide an example of how this shift has affected how you work or how you or a family member has been treated for a medical condition. General Guidance on Discussion Posts: Your original post, due by Day 3, will typically be 3–4 paragraphs in length as a general expectation/estimate. Refer to the Week 1 Discussion Rubric for grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use the rubric to assess your work. Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.
