Table 1 Definitions and examples of five policy levers, as applicable to a health system context (adapted from Roberts et al. [21])
From: An analysis of policy levers used to implement mental health reform in Australia 1992-2012
Lever | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
Organisation | Macro-level changes in location, magnitude, co-ordination and diversity of human and physical capital | Establishment of local hospital networks |
Regulation | Enforced changes in behaviour | Service standards for healthcare professionals |
Community Education | Spreading of information to influence changes in behaviour | Mass media health education campaigns |
Finance | Revenue generation and allocation/distribution of funds | Subsidies for private health insurance |
Payment | System of incentives for health providers | Activity-based hospital funding |