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Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 6 hours
  • Course by University of Houston
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Introduction to Module 1

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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3 Videos

  • If this is your first VBC course, please watch our Welcome.
  • How This Course Works
  • Module 1 Level Set

1 Readings

  • CME Credit Available

The "Value" in Value-Based Care

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • What Does the Word "Value" Mean?
  • What Does the Word "Value" Mean in Health Care?
  • What Does "Value" Mean in the Term "Value-Based Care"?
  • Delivering Outcomes that Matter to Patients at the Lowest Cost

Module 1 Wrap-up

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on What You Explored

Sources to Explore

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Explore the Optional Resources for Module 1

Introduction to Module 2

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Module 2 Level Set

How People Obtain Healthcare in the U.S.

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • The U.S. Healthcare System
  • The Uninsured: Out-of-Pocket Healthcare

The Emergence of Health Insurance

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Commercial Insurance
  • Expansion of Insurance

1 Readings

  • A Brief Timeline of Health Insurance in the U.S.

Government Healthcare Funding Through Medicare and Medicaid

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to Medicare and Medicaid
  • About Medicare
  • About Medicaid
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Providing Healthcare for Service Members: TRICARE and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • TRICARE
  • Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Understanding Patterns within the Complexities of the U.S. Healthcare System

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • U.S. Healthcare System: Complex and Segmented
  • Funding & Expenditures: The Economics of Healthcare
  • The Path to VBC

Module 2 Wrap-up

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • The U.S. Healthcare System: Creation, Evolution and Change

Sources To Explore (Optional Resources)

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Explore the Optional Resources for Module 2

Introduction to Module 3

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Module 3 Level Set

Promoting Quality as Part of a Value Mindset

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Managing Quality: Crucial for Health Care
  • Clinical Quality
  • The TRIPLE AIM

Measuring Quality of Care

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Quality Measures: Process and Outcome
  • Measurement Best Practice
  • Standardization of Quality Measures
  • Who Defines Quality Measures?
  • The Challenge: Aligning Quality Measures

1 Readings

  • The Evolution of Quality Measures (PDF)

Module 3 Wrap-Up

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Quality Measures and Outcomes in Healthcare

Sources To Explore

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Explore the Optional Resources for Module 3

Value-Based Care Summative Assignment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Peer Review

1 Readings

  • CME Credit Available

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Discover the fundamentals of value-based care (VBC) and the U.S. healthcare system with this foundational course. Ideal for beginners in health and fitness, it offers a historical perspective on Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance programs. Delve into the evolution of quality measures and their impact on healthcare outcomes. Guided by expert instructors, the 360-minute course prepares you to develop plans enhancing healthcare value. Available through Coursera with a Starter subscription, it's perfect for those looking to build a strong foundation in VBC.

Lechauncy Woodard
Instructors

Lechauncy Woodard

Sara G. McNeil
Instructors

Sara G. McNeil

Susie Gronseth
Instructors

Susie Gronseth