Patient-based Funding: A literature review of experiences in other countries

A large number of studies and experiences have shown the impact of service provider funding methods on the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of patient care. In several countries, a decision was therefore made to replace global budgeting with activity-based funding, which establishes a closer link between the services provided and resource utilization.

In this context, it is useful to examine experiences in other countries and especially the results observed. The objective of this report is to examine and describe these experiences, to detail the steps involved in developing and implementing them, to determine the prerequisites and conditions necessary for implementing them, and to point out the obstacles that need to be overcome and the mistakes to be avoided to permit the successful implementation of PBF in Québec.