Call for Chapters (CFC) Value-Based Healthcare in the Digital Age: Economic Efficiency and Transformation.”

Miltiadis D. Lytras @Miltiadis-Lytras

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Call for Chapters

Value-Based Healthcare in the Digital Age: Economic Efficiency and Transformation

Publisher: Elsevier

Editors

Dr. Miltiadis D. Lytras The American College of Greece Email: [email protected] ORCID: 0000-0002-7281-5458
Dr. Andreea Claudia Șerban, PhD Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE), Romania Email: [email protected]
Dr. Amr A. Arafat, MD, MSc, PhD Adult Cardiac Surgery, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Saudi Arabia Head of Clinical and Basic Science Research, Ministry of Defense Health Services Email: [email protected]

About the Book

The healthcare sector is undergoing a fundamental shift from volume-driven models to value-based care, emphasizing patient outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. At the same time, digital technologies—AI, blockchain, IoT, and telemedicine—are transforming health systems globally. This book explores the intersection of health economics and digital innovation, providing actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and technologists to implement value-based strategies in the digital age.

Why Contribute?

Publish with Elsevier, a globally recognized publisher.
Reach an international audience of healthcare leaders, researchers, and policymakers.
Showcase innovative research and practical strategies for shaping the future of healthcare systems.

Target Audience

This book is designed for:

Healthcare executives, policymakers, and administrators.
Academics and researchers in health economics, public health, and digital health.
Clinical practitioners and leaders.
Technology innovators developing digital solutions for healthcare.

Indicative Topics

Chapters may include, but are not limited to:

Foundations of value-based healthcare: evolution and principles.
Designing patient-centered health systems.
Policy frameworks and governance for value-based care.
Emerging economic models for sustainable healthcare.
Behavioral economics in healthcare decision-making.
AI and machine learning applications in healthcare economics.
Blockchain and IoT solutions for value-based systems.
Digital health financing and risk-sharing models.
Telemedicine, virtual care, and remote monitoring.
Developing KPIs for value-based healthcare.
Big data analytics and predictive modeling for healthcare strategy.
Global case studies and comparative insights.
Achieving value-based care in low-resource settings.
Future trends: smart healthcare, digital ecosystems, and sustainability.

Indicative Table of Contents with Summaries

Section I: Foundations of Value-Based Healthcare

The Evolution of Value-Based Healthcare Traces the journey from fee-for-service models to value-based frameworks, analyzing global adoption patterns and key lessons.

Designing Patient-Centered Healthcare Systems Examines structural reforms and strategies for aligning care delivery with patient needs and satisfaction metrics.

Policy Frameworks for Value-Based Healthcare Analyzes national and international policies supporting value-based care and the economic rationale behind them.

Section II: Innovations in Health Economics

Emerging Models in Health Economics Discusses innovative reimbursement models, pricing strategies, and their application in digital ecosystems.

Behavioral Economics in Healthcare Decision-Making Explores how psychological and economic factors influence provider and patient decisions.

Healthcare Policy Innovation and Economic Strategies Highlights policy-driven initiatives fostering cost-effectiveness and sustainable practices.

Section III: Economic Efficiency and Sustainability

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Healthcare Reviews methodologies for economic evaluation of healthcare interventions and technologies.

Sustainable Healthcare Financing Models Investigates public-private partnerships, insurance reforms, and financing mechanisms.

Reducing Waste in Healthcare Systems Provides strategies to identify and eliminate inefficiencies across the care continuum.

Section IV: Digital Transformation and Technology

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Economics Explores AI’s role in predictive analytics, clinical decision-making, and cost reduction.

Blockchain and IoT in Healthcare Systems Discusses applications in supply chain integrity, data security, and operational efficiency.

Telemedicine and Virtual Care Evaluates economic and clinical benefits of virtual care solutions.

Section V: KPIs, Analytics, and Benchmarking

Developing KPIs for Value-Based Healthcare Provides frameworks for creating measurable performance indicators linked to value and efficiency.

Healthcare Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making Examines big data and predictive analytics for optimizing clinical and financial outcomes.

Benchmarking Best Practices in Global Healthcare Compares high-performing healthcare systems and lessons learned.

Section VI: Global Perspectives and Future Directions

Achieving Value-Based Care in Low-Resource Settings Addresses challenges and innovations for implementing VBC in developing economies.

Public-Private Partnerships for Digital Health Showcases collaboration models driving innovation and economic resilience.

AI-Driven Innovations in Value-Based Care Discusses cutting-edge AI applications shaping future care models.

Global Perspectives on Digital Transformation Analyzes diverse strategies and lessons from global healthcare ecosystems.

Future Directions for Sustainable Value-Based Care Synthesizes findings and projects future trends in healthcare economics and technology.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 October 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 25 October 2025
Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 15 February 2026
Peer Review Feedback: 15 March 2026
Revised Chapter Submission: 30 April 2026
Final Manuscript to Publisher: 31 July 2026

Submission Guidelines

Submit an abstract (300–500 words) summarizing your proposed chapter, along with author details (name, affiliation, contact email).
Chapters should be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Each chapter (5,000–6,500 words) should include introduction, conceptual background, methodology (if empirical), discussion, and practical implications.

Editors

Dr. Miltiadis D. Lytras, The American College of Greece, Greece. Email: [email protected]
Dr. Andreea Claudia Șerban, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. Email: [email protected]
Dr. Amr A. Arafat, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center & Ministry of Defense Health Services, Saudi Arabia. Email: [email protected]

Adnan Majeed

is this AI is involved ?

Shafagat Mahmudova

Dear Miltiadis D. Lytras ,

The Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare is committed to scaling value-based healthcare and strengthening the resilience of our healthcare through public-private collaboration.

https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-coalition-for-value-in-healthcare/about-global-coalition

Regards,

Shafagat

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