The fulfillment of society's interest in assuring the conditions in which people can be health. Institute of Medicine, The Future of Public Health Organizational Framework of Public Health Encompasses both the mission and the substance of public health undertaken within the formal structure of government and the associated efforts of private and voluntary organizations Institute of Medicine, The Future of Public Health Policy Development Policy development is the means by which problem identification, technical knowledge of possible solutions, and societal values join to set a course of action. Used judiciously, the knowledge base of public health tempers the excesses of partisan politics and encourages just decisions. Technical knowledge will have the best effect, however, when used in the context of a positive appreciation for the democratic political process, by professionals who are politically as well as technically astute. IOM Report Policy Development Information gathered from assessment activities is used to develop local and state health policies.
Policy development includes consideration of political, organizational and community values.
The process nurtures shared ownership of the policy decisions. Policy makers review the recommendations an decide what will be done. C.E.A. Winslow Public Health vs. Health Care Health care is not public health. Public health is not health care. The word 'policy' can be taken to refer to the principles that govern action directed towards given ends.