123 Implementation and experiences of the Solid Start program Figure 2. Rainbow model of integrated care (RMIC) by Valentijn et al. (2013) information management (functional integration) and softer aspects including shared vision, culture and informal collaboration (normative integration). The six dimensions are outlined in a taxonomy of 59 key features (38). We used these 59 key-features for coding and described the results according to the 6 dimensions. Two authors (JM and IB) coded the first 2 transcripts independently and compared coding to refine the coding frame. Next, JM coded all transcripts and IB cross-checked coding for three transcripts. The codes were analysed and discussed in several meetings with the research team. Doing so, we sought for links between levels of integration within the RMIC and for patterns over the years. RESULTS The results are presented in two sections according to the research questions. In part one, we explain to what extent the Solid Start program is implemented within municipalities. In part two, we outline the experiences of stakeholders with the implementation of the Solid Start program and cross-sectoral collaboration. Development towards Solid Start coalitions There were 355 municipalities in the Netherlands in 2019 and 2020, whereas there were 352 in 2021 due to merging. Municipalities had the opportunity to request the Solid Start funds from the Dutch government at three time points: March 2019, October 2019 and April 2020. The first two rounds were only open to a specific group of 150 municipalities that joined the national Health In The City program (in Dutch: Gezond In De Stad), focused on tackling health inequalities at local level. The number of municipalities that requested funds increased from 98 in March 2019 to 275 in April 2020 (Figure 3). 5
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