Demonstrating the economic power of health investment
Understanding the true value of healthcare spending goes beyond delivery, it’s about recognising how investment in health systems drives both population health outcomes and economic growth. At CF, we generate robust evidence that demonstrates the measurable returns of strategic health and care investment.
Our approach combines sophisticated economic modelling with real-world insight, bridging complex health economics and actionable policy. Through our partnership with the NHS Confederation, we developed the Value in Health series—research that continues to shape funding strategies and inform how decision-makers understand the relationship between NHS spending and economic returns.
Underpinning this work is unparalleled access to data covering 57 million people, integrating hospital activity, clinical, and workforce data. As we expand globally, we are applying this methodology in partnership with health systems worldwide, enabling comparative insights and accelerating improvements in healthcare delivery.
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.
