Value-Based Care Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

COURSE 1 of 7. This course is designed to introduce you to the concept of value-based care (VBC). While the information you will explore is general, it will help you establish a solid foundation for continued learning and future thinking about the concept of VBC. Through a historical lens, you will explore the creation of Medicare and Medicaid and the evolution of commercial insurance, TRICARE, and the Veterans Health Administration. While history is an important filter for understanding healthcare in this country, you will learn how each of these mechanisms emerged, the populations served, and what changes occurred over time, with a focus on funding and expenditures. In addition, this course will help you establish a firm foundation for understanding the development and evolution of quality measures and outcomes in healthcare. By developing an understanding of what quality is and how it is measured, you can begin a knowledge-building exploration of the components of quality in healthcare. Why is this important? In value-based care models, providers must meet quality measures and improve the health outcomes of their patients. In the summative assignment, you will use a national system of quality measures to develop a plan that would positively impact value within your healthcare organization.CME Accreditation The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has approved this course for Continuing Medical Education Prescribed Credits. Visit the FAQs for important information regarding 1) Term of approval and 2) Accreditation and Credit Designation statements.

• What value-based care is and why it is important

• How the U.S. healthcare system has evolved

• What quality is and how is it measured in healthcare

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to Value-Based Care
Week 2
The U.S. Healthcare System (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, TRICARE, and the Veterans Health Administration: Creation, Evolution and Change
Week 3
Development and Evolution in Healthcare Quality Measures and Outcomes
Week 4
Course Project: Making This My Own

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Is this activity accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME)?

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has reviewed the Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/01/2021 to 12/31/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Following this CME activity, participants will have the opportunity to earn an additional two Prescribed credits for participation in the Translation to Practice® exercise. Information on Translation to Practice® will be shared within the activity. Credit approval includes the following sessions:

4.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) - Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

2.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed Credit(s) - Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System - Translation To Practice

Reviews

Excellent introduction and background to VBC in the US and the healthcare system. Thank you Humana and University of Houston for this awesome opportunity!

I recommend this course to everyone studying / working in health management / administration, as it will enhance our job based knowledge.

Loved the course! Thanks Humana for the opportunity!!!

Great information and value that I can bring to work and apply