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Using systems thinking in state health policymaking: an educational initiative
Karen J Minyard1, Rachel Ferencik1, Mary Ann Phillips1
1Georgia State University , Atlanta, U.S.A.
Health Systems (Basingstoke, England)
|July 12, 2014
Summary
This program trained policymakers in systems thinking for health policy. Legislators learned to view health issues broadly, leading to improved problem-solving for complex challenges.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy Analysis
- Systems Science
Background:
- Limited opportunities exist for state policymakers to engage with complex health system challenges.
- Adaptive challenges in healthcare require innovative policy approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a systems thinking-focused educational program on health policymaking.
- To enhance legislators' competencies in addressing intricate health issues.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program for lawmakers and staff.
- Utilized systems thinking tools: behavior over time graphs, stock and flow maps, and a system dynamics learning lab.
- Focused on building systems thinking competencies and health content knowledge.
Main Results:
- Policymakers demonstrated an enhanced ability to think broadly about health issues after the training.
- The program fostered a "big picture" approach to policy challenges.
- Insights were gained into effective policymaker education design and delivery.
Conclusions:
- Systems thinking education can improve policymakers' capacity to address complex health system challenges.
- The program's insights are applicable to policymaker education across various disciplines.
- This initiative offers a model for enhancing legislative approaches to public health issues.
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