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Value-Based Healthcare in the Digital Age

Economic Efficiency and Transformation

  • 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Miltiadis Lytras, Andreea Claudia Șerban, Amr A. Arafat
  • Language: English

Value-Based Healthcare in the Digital Age: Economic Efficiency and Transformation addresses the transformation in global healthcare that has been driven by digital innova… Read more

Description

Value-Based Healthcare in the Digital Age: Economic Efficiency and Transformation addresses the transformation in global healthcare that has been driven by digital innovation, economic efficiency, and value-based care. The book provides comprehensive frameworks that integrate health economics, digital transformation, and patient-centered value delivery. Facing rising costs, aging populations, and chronic diseases, the healthcare sector also sees opportunities in AI, machine learning, blockchain, and IoT for smarter, more efficient delivery. Users will find an exploration of the economic implications of these technologies, offering strategies to align them with value-based care principles, optimize resources, and improve patient outcomes.

For academics, policymakers, and healthcare professionals, this book bridges theory and practice with cutting-edge research and real-world case studies. It equips readers with the knowledge and frameworks to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape, emphasizing global perspectives and diverse technological applications, ultimately driving innovation and economic sustainability in healthcare delivery.

Key features

  • Combines the disciplines of health economics and digital transformation, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding their intersection and impact on value-based healthcare
  • Presents evidence-based strategies and practical tools for optimizing resource allocation, enhancing clinical outcomes, and improving patient experiences
  • Bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world practice, featuring cutting-edge research alongside real-world case studies

Readership

Researchers, faculty, and students in the fields of health economics, healthcare management, public health, medical informatics, and health policy

Table of contents

1. The Evolution of Value-Based Healthcare

2. Designing Patient-Centered Healthcare Systems

3. Policy Frameworks for Value-Based Healthcare

4. Emerging Models in Health Economics

5. Behavioral Economics in Healthcare Decision-Making

6. Healthcare Policy Innovation and Economic Strategies

7. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Healthcare

8. Sustainable Healthcare Financing Models

9. Reducing Waste in Healthcare Systems

10. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Economics

11. Blockchain and IoT in Healthcare Systems

12. Telemedicine and Virtual Care

13. Developing KPIs for Value-Based Healthcare

14. Healthcare Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making

15. Benchmarking Best Practices in Global Healthcare

16. Achieving Value-Based Care in Low-Resource Settings

17. Public-Private Partnerships for Digital Health

18. AI-Driven Innovations in Value-Based Care

19. Global Perspectives on Digital Transformation

20. Future Directions for Sustainable Value-Based Care

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Miltiadis Lytras

Miltiadis D. Lytras is an expert in advanced computer science and management, with extensive experience in academia and the business sector in Europe and Asia. He is a Research Professor at Deree College—The American College of Greece and a Distinguished Scientist at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Lytras specializes in cognitive computing, information systems, technology-enabled innovation, social networks, and knowledge management. He has coedited over 110 high-impact special issues in ISI/Scopus-indexed journals and authored more than 80 books with international publishers. Additionally, he has published over 120 high-impact papers in top-tier journals such as IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering and the Journal of Business Research. With 25 years of experience in Research and Development projects, Dr. Lytras has been involved in more than 70 R&D projects globally. He holds senior editorial positions in prestigious journals and is the Founding Editor and Editor in Chief of the International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems.

Affiliations and expertise
Effat University, Computer Science Department, College of Engineering, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Andreea Claudia Șerban

Professor Andreea Claudia Șerban is a distinguished economist specializing in sustainable development, smart development, and knowledge economy. With a PhD in Economics and a postdoctoral fellowship from the Romanian Academy of Science, she has authored seven books and numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-ranking journals. As an Associate Editor for the International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems and Editor-in-Chief of the Global Journal of Business, Economics, and Management: Current Issues, she brings editorial expertise and deep knowledge in health economics and policy. Her research interests in labor market dynamics, education, and demographic issues are highly relevant to the intersection of digital transformation and value-based healthcare.
Affiliations and expertise
Bucharest University, Romania

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Amr A. Arafat

Dr. Amr A. Arafat is a seasoned cardiothoracic surgeon and academic with an extensive research portfolio in health economics, machine learning, and surgical outcomes. His career includes esteemed fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic (USA) and Regina Margherita Children Hospital (Italy). A prolific author, he has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and serves on editorial boards as Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, and Statistical Advisor. Dr. Arafat's expertise in epidemiology and biostatistics, coupled with his leadership roles in clinical research at the Ministry of Defense Health Services in Saudi Arabia, uniquely positions him to contribute insights into value-based healthcare and economic efficiency
Affiliations and expertise
Ministry of Defense Health Services, Saudi Arabia