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    The contest for a community diagnostic laboratory contract in New Zealand: The influence of neo-liberalism in the public health sector

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    Authors
    Brunton, M.
    Pick, David
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Brunton, M. and Pick, D. 2014. The contest for a community diagnostic laboratory contract in New Zealand: The influence of neo-liberalism in the public health sector. International Journal of Healthcare Management. 7 (1): pp. 45-52.
    Source Title
    International Journal of Healthcare Management
    DOI
    10.1179/2047971913Y.0000000056
    ISSN
    2047-9700
    School
    School of Management
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/48364
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Introduction: The purpose of this paper was to examine the management of contracting for a diagnostic laboratory health service for the Auckland region in New Zealand, using the concept of governmentality. Methods: Our aim is to provide an overview of a recent case of neoliberal policy implementation, to illustrate how unintended and costly policy outcomes can occur. Results: Despite the effort of government to improve management of the public health sector, analysis of this case reveals the potentially disruptive effects and costs of neo-liberal reform policy. Conclusions: In this study, the costs of neo-liberal reform appear to have unintentionally prevailed over benefits for those the system was designed to serve. Contribution to knowledge: This research has practical implications in that it provides insight into potential and costly outcomes when implementing public health service policy. © W. S. Maney & Son Ltd 2014.

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