A report by Healthier Lives National Science Challenge recommends that systems be put in place to ensure health policy makers have access to robust, up-to-date scientific evidence from our research community, and clear mechanisms for prioritising issues in the health system. It also highlights the importance of considering the lived experiences of people navigating our healthcare system when making policy changes.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2022/09/29/are-health-policies-backed-by-the-latest-science-expert-reaction/