Table 5.
Actor data used to develop the alternative scenarios
Scenario | Divisive issues | Controversial issues | Potential actor behavior |
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Alternative 1 |
Costs and funding, New models of care |
Leadership Shortages of medical workforce |
Industry structure a barrier, Few incentives to change delivery, Scope of practice change, Funding flexibility may shift behavior but may not. |
Alternative 2 |
Workforce profile Shortages of medical workforces Health workforce training Aging workforce Structure of health workforce New and extended roles Aging workforce Reliance on IMG & OQN |
Access to training, Developing support networks for informal and family based care, Flexible service configurations based on regional and population needs Requires an overall strengthening of OPH workforce. |