Title
Intergovernmental relations in physician education and health planning: State adoption decisions and the impact of federal programs
Abstract
This study seeks to explain states' adoptions of programs in health planning and in physician education. It also seeks to further understanding of the impact of federal health planning and education programs on the states. Several theories and models are employed in analyzing the actions of state decision-makers. These include incremental theory, models of the diffusion of innovations, economic resources theory, and a theory of competitive partisanship. The data utilized in this research were principally derived from intensive interviews with “key” state actors and from historical, documentary materials. Only minimal federal impact appears on states' goals in physician education and health planning. Rather, there is evidence of considerable innovativeness among the states prior to Federal program initiatives. A problem-generated search for solutions seems to be a major source of this innovation. Finally, federal program implementation requirements appear to be a major source of federal-state conflict and opposition.
Department(s)
Political Science
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-2281(82)90006-6
Publication Date
1982
Recommended Citation
Durand, Roger, Shelly L. Nelson, and Kant Patel. "Intergovernmental relations in physician education and health planning: State adoption decisions and the impact of federal programs." Health policy and education 3, no. 3 (1982): 269-283.
Journal Title
Health policy and education