This monograph applies Kingdons Multiple Streams Framework to two policymaking episodes of implementing pay for performance in general practice, conducted in England and New Zealand. The Frameworks explanatory power for policymaking in Westminster majoritarian jurisdictions is tested and, based on rigorous comparative analysis, recommendations are made for its refinement.?
The monograph also offers striking lessons for policymakers about how to negotiate successfully with general practitioners.??
CHAPTER ONE:?A tale of two countries
CHAPTER TWO:?Analysing public policy: Does Kingdons Multiple Streams Framework help?
CHAPTER THREE:?A comparison of the English and New Zealand general practice sub-systems
CHAPTER FOUR: England: Context and the Quality and Outcomes Framework
CHAPTER FIVE:?Utility of Kingdon's MS Framework: Policymaking in England
CHAPTER SIX:?New Zealand: Context and the Performance Programme
CHAPTER SEVEN:?Utility of Kingdons MS Framework: Policymaking in New Zealand
CHAPTER EIGHT:?The two case studies compared
CHAPTER NINE:?Conclusion.Verna Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and Adjunct Research Fellow of Monash University, Australia. Her academic interests are in comparative health systems analysis, public accountability frameworks and public policymaking in Westminster majoritarian systems.
This monograph applies Kingdons Multiple Streams Framework to two policymaking episodes of implementing pay for performance in general practice, conducted in England and New Zealand. The Frameworks explanatory power for policymaking in Westminster majoritarian jurisdictions is tested and, based on rigorous comparative analysis, recommendations are made for its refinement.?