Nov. 20, 2020
Americas
Strengthening governance and accountability, Reorienting the model of care, Coordinating services within and across sectors, Creating an enabling environment
The reimagination of sustainable integrated care in Ontario, Canada
To encourage clinical and financial efficiency, the Canadian province of Ontario initiated an integrated care program – Integrated Funding Models (IFMs) that required collaboration and coordination across acute and post-acute care sectors. This research shows how program implementers went beyond policy-makers’ original designs, to make integrated care sustainable for chronic diseases.
Highlights
- Integrating care across sectors was challenging for chronic disease programs.
- Participants adopted creative sustainability strategies, unique to each program.
- Their designs transcended policymakers’ original conceptualization of integration.
- Fostering accountability and patient-centred care was key to sustainability for program stakeholders.
- Differences in policymakers’ and program implementers’ understanding of integrated care are indicated.
- Source: