BCG: Value Guided Healthcare as a Platform for Industrial Development in Sweden 

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BCG Presentation: Value Guided Healthcare as a Platform for Industrial Development in Sweden

Key Learnings from the Presentation

The presentation “Value Guided Healthcare as a Platform for Industrial Development in Sweden”  presented in 2009 explores the feasibility of creating a world-leading industrial platform within Sweden’s healthcare system. Here’s a structured summary that captures the main takeaways:

Unsustainable Growth in Healthcare Spend

• Healthcare costs have been rising significantly, posing challenges to sustainability.
• Per capita healthcare expenses in 2006 were €2,650, while costs were €3,150.

The Business Case for Value-Guided Healthcare

• Vision and Strategy: A shared vision and coordinated national strategy could position Sweden as a global leader in outcome-based healthcare over the next decade.
• Holistic Approach: The study integrates efforts from various stakeholders to create a common vision and roadmap.
• 10-Year Vision: The study aims to develop a concrete and realistic 10-year vision for the healthcare system.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Key stakeholders, including academia, payers, and providers, are involved in shaping the roadmap1.

Key Elements of the Study

• Integration: The study brings together various efforts toward a common vision.
• Leadership and Coordination: Lack of shared vision and clear leadership has hindered progress.
• Roadmap for Implementation: The roadmap allows for phased implementation.
• Stakeholder Involvement: Interviews with stakeholders informed the study1.

Steering and Reference Group Members

• The study engaged influential individuals from various sectors, including industry, academia, and healthcare leadership.
• Notable members include Carl Bennet, Anders Ekblom, Maria Anvret, and others.

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