The World Governments Summit Organisation, in partnership with PwC, has released a new strategic report titled “Transitioning to Value-Based Care (VBC)”.
The report examines ways to strengthen healthcare system efficiency by moving away from traditional volume-driven models toward approaches that prioritise value and measurable health outcomes. Its release comes as healthcare systems worldwide grapple with rising costs, ageing populations, and increasing chronic disease rates.
Placing patient outcomes and experiences at the heart of healthcare delivery, the report identifies them as essential to improving quality while ensuring financial sustainability. It also stresses the need for stronger alignment between providers and insurers, reducing waste and directing resources toward generating tangible value for both patients and society.
Drawing on examples from North America and Europe, the report shows how Value-Based Care models have already demonstrated measurable gains in efficiency and quality. Although still relatively new in the Gulf, the report highlights the region’s strong potential to adopt and adapt this approach to its specific healthcare needs.
It further notes that healthcare spending in many countries is rising faster than GDP, requiring governments to reconsider system design. To address this, the report identifies three main levers to reshape government efficiency in healthcare:
- Aligning financial and operational incentives for long-term sustainability.
- Creating transparent, reliable tools for measuring outcomes.
- Defining clear priorities for adopting the model in GCC countries.
Reem Baggash, Deputy Managing Director for Strategy, Content, and Communications at the World Governments Summit Organisation, affirmed that shining a spotlight on Value-Based Care is part of a series of strategic studies carried out with international research partners to help governments design future-ready, efficient, and equitable systems.
She added that the report reflects the Organisation’s commitment to presenting innovative solutions that keep pace with global transformations, build integrated patient-centric health systems, and strike a balance between quality, cost, and sustainability.
She also noted that the report serves as a valuable reference for decision-makers in the region, offering a practical vision for transforming today’s healthcare challenges into opportunities to modernise health systems, ensure more equitable and effective care, and strengthen governments’ preparedness for the future of healthcare.
Ahmed Faiyaz, Healthcare Consulting Lead Partner, PwC Middle East, stated, “The GCC has laid the foundation for value-driven healthcare transformation, from Dubai’s Ejadah programme, which aims to improve care across 30 priority areas by 2025, Abu Dhabi’s ambulatory care payment bundles or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s adoption of innovative Value Based Care payment models that reward quality and efficiency. These initiatives are the building blocks for a new kind of outcomes-focused system, one that supports care providers and delivers real impact. As populations grow and healthcare needs evolve, the region is well-positioned to lead. With continued investment in digital infrastructure, data insights, and cross-sector collaboration, the GCC can set a global example for accessible, modern, and future-ready healthcare.”
The report also explores evolving challenges and opportunities in implementing such models, stressing the importance of high-quality health data, alignment with GCC government priorities, and the active role of system stakeholders.
It concludes with practical recommendations for leaders and policymakers, including standardising measurement indicators (such as CROMs and PROMs), integrating health data, and aligning financing models to secure long-term sustainability. It also advocates a patient-journey-based approach that ensures fair access while maintaining high-quality, cost-effective care.
The World Governments Summit Organisation continues to serve as a global platform shaping the future of governance by analysing trends, challenges, and opportunities, and by showcasing best practices and innovations that inspire governments worldwide.
Full report available via the link:
https://www.worldgovernmentssummit.org/observer/reports/detail/transitioning-to-value-based-care
(Inputs from WAM)
