Value-Based Care Training in Graduate Medical Education: A Review of the Past, Current Barriers, and Future...

Value-based care (VBC) focuses on delivering effective and efficient health care that improves patient outcomes while reducing costs. As health care systems shift toward VBC, it is increasingly important for graduate medical education to prepare residents with the necessary competencies. This review examines the current integration of VBC principles in residency training, identifies persistent barriers, and highlights educational innovations, including resident-led projects, case-based learning, and interactive modules. Despite broad recognition of the importance of VBC, formal training remains inconsistent across different specialties. To address these gaps, the authors reviewed how developing a standardized, specialty-specific curriculum, expanding faculty development, and incorporating VBC throughout clinical training can enhance VBC competency. Equipping future physicians with VBC skills is essential for advancing high-value, equitable health care.