Disseminating Innovations in Teaching Value-Based Care Through an Online Learning Network.

Area of Science:

• Health Professions Education
• Healthcare Management
• Medical Innovation Dissemination

Background:

• The national push for value-based care necessitates novel educational approaches for clinicians.
• Existing strategies for teaching high-value care require enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a virtual online learning network for sharing emerging strategies in teaching value-based care.
• To assess the feasibility and impact of this innovative learning model.

Main Methods:

• A virtual network offering monthly webinars, online forums, and a resource repository.
• Participants included clinician-educators and health system leaders across North America.
• A cross-sectional online survey evaluated program feasibility and member engagement.

Main Results:

• The network grew to 364 members within one year, with active participants from diverse roles and specialties.
• Most active members found shared strategies helpful, with some implementing innovations at their institutions.
• Webinar presenters reported unique audience engagement and increased recognition.

Conclusions:

• The learning network successfully facilitated the sharing and implementation of high-value care innovations.
• This model effectively disseminates innovations in healthcare transformation and is sustainable post-startup funding.
• The network fostered collaboration and adoption of best practices in value-based care.