Session 1: Health Financing and Insurance Models
In this session, participants discussed various health financing and insurance models aimed at achieving universal health coverage. They explored strategies to ensure sustainable and equitable funding for healthcare, including public and private financing mechanisms. The session emphasized the importance of designing insurance models that provide financial protection while promoting access to quality healthcare services for all individuals, especially those in vulnerable populations.
Session 2: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Healthcare
This session focused on the application of cost-effectiveness analysis in healthcare decision-making. Participants explored methods to assess the value of healthcare interventions and technologies, considering both costs and outcomes. They discussed the importance of considering cost-effectiveness when allocating resources to maximize health outcomes within limited budgets. The session highlighted the need for evidence-based decision-making to ensure the efficient allocation of resources and the provision of high-value care.
Session 3: Health Equity and Access to Care
In this session, the focus was on health equity and improving access to care for underserved populations. Participants discussed strategies to address disparities in healthcare access, including reducing barriers such as geographical, financial, and cultural factors. They emphasized the importance of implementing policies that prioritize health equity and ensure that no one is left behind in accessing essential healthcare services. The session also highlighted the role of community engagement and multi-sectoral collaboration in achieving health equity.
Session 4: Value-Based Healthcare Delivery
The fourth session centered around value-based healthcare delivery, which aims to improve patient outcomes while optimizing resource utilization. Participants discussed innovative approaches, such as integrated care models, care coordination, and patient-centered care, that prioritize value and quality over volume. The session emphasized the need for shifting from fee-for-service models to value-based payment systems, rewarding healthcare providers based on patient outcomes and overall value delivered. The session also highlighted the role of digital health technologies in enabling value-based care.
Session 5: Economic Impacts of Pandemics on Healthcare Systems
This session focused on the economic impacts of pandemics on healthcare systems. Participants discussed the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and explored strategies to strengthen healthcare systems to better respond to future crises. The session highlighted the importance of investing in pandemic preparedness, building resilient health systems, and ensuring adequate funding for healthcare infrastructure. Participants also examined the economic consequences of pandemics on health budgets, workforce capacity, and the overall sustainability of healthcare systems.