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Table 2 The story of the practice

From: Healthcare improvement as planned system change or complex responsive processes? a longitudinal case study in general practice

Practice history

Year

Public context

P1 buys into practice

1985

 
 

1986

 

P2 buys out remaining partner

1987

 
 

1988

 
 

1989

 

P3 joins as associate, then partner

1990

 
 

1991

 
 

1992

GP Strategy

 

1993

Better Practice Program, Divisions of GP, GP Research Program

Move to new premises

1994

Record audit

1995

 

Ceased bulk billing

1996

 
 

1997

Immunization strategy

PN1 starts

1998

 
 

1999

Enhanced Primary Care (EPC)

Accreditation

2000

 
 

2001

Asthma 3+ Plan

 

2002

 

Re-accreditation

2003

“Red Tape” report, Medicare Plus, nurse rebates, simplified EPC

BM starts

2004

OM starts

2005

 
 

2006

 

Case study

2007