Priority setting in the Provincial Health Services Authority: case study for the 2005/06 planning cycle.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Building on a survey of key decision-makers within the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) of British Columbia, a process for prioritizing new service options within this organization for the 2005/06 budget cycle was developed and implemented by senior managers and researchers at the University of British Columbia.

Methods

A case study approach was taken in which development and implementation of the prioritization process was documented and feedback was obtained from decision-makers to evaluate the activity. Information from the literature was also used to identify areas for improvement.

Results

The 13-member Executive Committee of the PHSA conducted the prioritization. Criteria were defined and weighted, and options for new funding were explicit

SUBMITTER: Mitton C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2585430 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature