This step describes the rationale between the strategic context and the eHealth outcomes
defined in the previous step. A national eHealth vision should demonstrate how it addresses
health system goals, and how it responds to stakeholders’ needs. Without a clear link to the
strategic context, a national eHealth vision risks being misinterpreted or considered irrelevant.
In some cases, eHealth outcomes will address multiple health system goals, so outcomes should
be described in a broad manner. Describing the rationale clearly makes the relationships
explicit.