Outcomes based commissioning (OBC) is an approach where commissioners and budget holders specify contracts directly for improved clinical or patient–centred outcomes, rather than focussing solely on the provision and price of services, procedures or treatments. OBC is an emerging field and an increasingly recognised term in healthcare.
This title sets out to help the increasing number of individuals involved in commissioning healthcare by explaining the principles of OBC, such as how to begin commissioning and how to improve patient outcomes. Throughout the course of the text, a number of misconceptions are addressed in detail providing varying solutions to overcome these perceived obstacles. It highlights the importance of seeing outcomes through patients eyes, and the importance of co–production in defining outcomes.
Suitable for healthcare managers, GPs and CCG board members and academics alike, Outcomes Based Healthcare is a practical guide which draws upon international examples, best practice whilst providing guidance on the more complex and challenging issues such as contracts, payments and technology systems.
