Implementing HealthPathways across Queensland: a case study

This case study aims to describe the implementation of HealthPathways in the Australian state of Queensland. Queensland presents an interesting case because HealthPathways was implemented within a policy context of addressing equity of access to care, within the wider context of a state Outpatient Strategy and Clinical Prioritisation Criteria. HealthPathways in Queensland were, uniquely, developed in a collaborative manner across the state, with Queensland Health taking a central role in funding the HealthPathways license and providing facilitation and support for localities.