Healthcare Value Assessment: A Critical Review of Economic Outcome Metrics and Future Directions

Masad Turki Almutairi
Ashwaq Mansour Aljohani
Yosef Awad Aljohani
Zaid Awaidh Sh Almotairi
Abdulmajeed Ayid Almatrafi
Fuad Mohammed Alahmadi
Theban Abdullah Alghamdi
Abdulaziz Mohamed Alahmed
Ahmed Abdullah Alsharif
Aysha Turki Almutairi
Waleed Taleb N Almughamisi
Faizah Turki Alharbi
Maryam Ibrahim M Kdaysah
Shahad Mahbub Aloufi
Theyab Mohammed Aldawsari

Abstract

This paper provides a critical review of economic outcome metrics used in healthcare value assessment, emphasizing the evolving landscape of resource allocation, patient-centered approaches, and standardization efforts. With healthcare costs rising globally, the efficient allocation of limited resources is essential. Metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs), Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratios (ICERs), and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) are central to guiding funding decisions, influencing insurance coverage, and shaping treatment prioritization. Emerging trends, such as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, are enhancing the precision of these assessments, while patient-centered metrics underscore the importance of patient satisfaction and quality of life. Additionally, there is a growing push for the standardization of these metrics to create consistent frameworks across diverse health systems. This paper explores case studies, practical applications, and future directions to provide insights into how healthcare systems can adopt more effective, globally aligned economic assessments.

How to Cite

Masad Turki Almutairi, Ashwaq Mansour Aljohani, Yosef Awad Aljohani, Zaid Awaidh Sh Almotairi, Abdulmajeed Ayid Almatrafi, Fuad Mohammed Alahmadi, … Theyab Mohammed Aldawsari. (2024). Healthcare Value Assessment: A Critical Review of Economic Outcome Metrics and Future Directions . EVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN IMAGINATIVE CULTURE, 112–131. https://doi.org/10.70082/esiculture.vi.2244