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Healthcare is an emerging technologically advanced industry with high potential for growth in the coming years. The current growth of this sector in the overall economy is robust, with an expected estimate of $280 billion in size by 2020. The annual growth rate of 16 per cent has increased the dire need for a proper policy framework, infrastructure, and human resources in the sector. Read details at bit.ly/2w0aLaN This robust growth trajectory in the healthcare sector has called forth vast employment opportunities and significant economic development. However, such a steep growth has also led to myriad challenges and opportunities for improvement within the sector. Most importantly, the healthcare industry is witnessing the impact of technological innovations and strong administrative improvements in the success of every organization. This is why the future of the Indian health system relies on the ability of the hospitals and healthcare organizations to implement efficient

An efficient health governance system is a prerequisite for well-functioning health system and achieving national health policy objectives; and SDG targets and ensuring Universal Health Coverage for all. Evidence helps health governance to create a road map for achieving health targets, it augments knowledge driven policy formulation and encourages community to take ownership of their health through behavior and lifestyle changes. Most importantly, as the below framework indicates, evidence encourages innovative partnerships to strengthen national health systems and allows the government and health providers to be accountable for their decisions and their actions.   Although efforts in health governance have led to significant progress in India (U5MR-126 in 1990 to 48 in 2015, MMR-560 in 1990 to 174 in 2015 and IMR-80 in 1990 to 38 in 2015), we are yet to achieve many MDG targets at national levels and are farther off on most targets in some states. An evid