The Community Tracking Study analyses of market change: introduction

To introduce two articles and describe methods that are common to them. Interviews conducted in person in 1996/1997 with leaders of organizations involved in the financing and delivery of healthcare. As part of the Community Tracking Study, 12 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) were selected rand...

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Published in:Health services research 2000-04, Vol.35 (1 Pt 1), p.7-16
Main Authors: Ginsburg, P B, Kemper, P, Baxter, R, Kohn, L T
Format: Article
Language:English
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Community Health Services - organization & administration
Community Health Services - trends
Health Care Reform - organization & administration
Health Care Reform - trends
Health Services Research - methods
Marketing of Health Services - organization & administration
Marketing of Health Services - trends
Organizational Innovation
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United States
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Summary:To introduce two articles and describe methods that are common to them. Interviews conducted in person in 1996/1997 with leaders of organizations involved in the financing and delivery of healthcare. As part of the Community Tracking Study, 12 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) were selected randomly from MSAs with populations over 200,000. Researchers made baseline site visits to these communities and conducted from 36 to 60 interviews, depending on the size of the site. The communities were compared to identify common patterns of change and differences across communities. Researchers conducted interviews with a broad cross-section of leaders in each community. Interview modules were designed to obtain multiple perspectives on a question. Fundamental changes in the way care is actually delivered is likely to lag behind the extensive changes in organizational relationships that are taking place.
ISSN:0017-9124