Demonstrating the economic power of health investment
Understanding the true value of healthcare spending goes far beyond healthcare delivery—it’s about recognising the substantial impact of examining healthcare spending effectiveness on health outcomes and economic growth. At CF, we’re committed to generating robust evidence that demonstrates how strategic investment in health and care systems creates measurable returns for both population health and economic prosperity.
Our approach to value in health research combines sophisticated economic modelling with real-world healthcare delivery insights. We understand that demonstrating value requires both methodological rigour and practical applicability, bridging the gap between complex health economics and actionable policy recommendations. Through our partnership with the NHS Confederation, we developed the first Value in Health series and we have continued to explore this critical area of research with our second series “Improving productivity, quality and prevention in the NHS” both of which continue to inform policy debates, shape funding strategies, and influence how decision-makers understand the relationship between NHS spending and economic returns.
The insights from these reports are specific to the NHS, but the methodology and approach are broadly applicable to any health system. These findings have been made uniquely possible by our unparalleled access to population health data—covering 57 million people—through the integration of hospital activity data, clinical information, and workforce data. This scale and depth of insight provide a powerful foundation for understanding healthcare challenges and opportunities. As we broaden our base globally, we are also expanding our capabilities to perform similar analyses in partnership with health systems and organisations across different countries, enabling comparative insights and accelerating improvements in healthcare delivery worldwide.
Our reports
Our research in the news
CF’s latest report with NHS Confederation featured in the Health Service Journal (HSJ)
“ICSs spending more out-of-hospital ‘have 15pc less emergency admissions’ – Investing more in community care could save integrated care systems millions of pounds and significantly reduce acute demand, according to a report.”
Our expert team
Our expert value in health team combines advanced health economics expertise with deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems. This multidisciplinary knowledge enables us to tackle the complex relationship between NHS investment, health outcomes, and economic returns, ensuring our research provides actionable insights for policymakers and healthcare leaders.
