Healthcare policy is a structured process used to make decisions about health systems, services, and priorities. It shapes how care is delivered, how resources are used, and how health outcomes are improved.

While some stages may overlap, using a clear, step-by-step approach helps make policies more coherent, evidence-based, and practical.

Each step, from identifying the issue to evaluating the policy’s impact, works together to create decisions that are informed, fair, and fit for purp

ose.