Nonincremental Policy Change: Lessons from Michigan's Medicaid Managed Care Initiative |
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Authors: | Carol S Weissert & Malcolm L Goggin |
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Institution: | Professor of political science at Michigan State University and heads MSU's program in public policy and administration.;, Department of Political Science Michigan State University |
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Abstract: | 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 implementation—namely, stakeholder dissatisfaction, mistakes, and lack of public involvement. |
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