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The theory and practice of integrative health care governance: The case of New Zealand’s alliances

Robin Gauld (Dean’s Department, Otago Business School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)

Journal of Integrated Care

ISSN: 1476-9018

Article publication date: 13 February 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to outline the theory and practice of governance for integrated care, using the case of New Zealand’s healthcare alliances.

Design/methodology/approach

This is descriptive analysis.

Findings

Alliance governance provides considerable scope for bringing health professional together to focus on whole system approaches to care design. As such, it facilitates care integration.

Research limitations/implications

This is a descriptive review.

Originality/value

Descriptions of alliance governance in New Zealand and in general are rare in the literature. This paper fills this gap.

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Citation

Gauld, R. (2017), "The theory and practice of integrative health care governance: The case of New Zealand’s alliances", Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 25 No. 1, pp. 61-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/JICA-10-2016-0035

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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