Nonincremental policy change : lessons from Michingan's medicaid managed care initiative
By: WEISSERT, Carol S
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Contributor(s): Goggin, Malcolm L.
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ArticlePublisher: Malden, MA : Blackwell Publishers, mar./apr.2002Public Administration Review: PAR 62, 2, p. 206-216Abstract: Studies of policy implementation have focused primarily on incremental policy change, yet policy change is sometimes implemented quickly and comprehensively. Such is the case with Michigan's recent implementation of a statewide Medicaid managed care initiative. This article analyzes Michigan's quick implementation and highlights the importance of political support, organizational change, and a supportive policy and administrative environment in affecting successful implementation. It also notes the price paid for quick implementatin - namely, stakeholder dissatisfaction, and lack of public involvement
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Studies of policy implementation have focused primarily on incremental policy change, yet policy change is sometimes implemented quickly and comprehensively. Such is the case with Michigan's recent implementation of a statewide Medicaid managed care initiative. This article analyzes Michigan's quick implementation and highlights the importance of political support, organizational change, and a supportive policy and administrative environment in affecting successful implementation. It also notes the price paid for quick implementatin - namely, stakeholder dissatisfaction, and lack of public involvement
Public Administration Review PAR
March/April 2002 Volume 62 Number 2
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