Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to outline the theory and practice of governance for integrated care, using the case of New Zealand's healthcare alliances.
Design/methodology/approach - This is descriptive analysis.
Findings - Alliance governance provides considerable scope for bringing health professional together to focus on whole system approaches to care design. As such, it facilitates care integration.
Research limitations/implications - This is a descriptive review.
Originality/value - Descriptions of alliance governance in New Zealand and in general are rare in the literature. This paper fills this gap.