Sigamani P. creator text xu| 2015 continuing ng p.160-168. This article examines evidence-based practice of New Public Management (NPM) in healthcare organisations. This review is drawn on the basis of NPM practice in different countries, especially in emerging economies. This article examines broad public policy arrangements, origin and theoretical basis of NPM, including public sector reform, key actors and promoters of NPM in health sector, key elements and characteristics of NPM and its relevance to health care services. - Reproduced. Health services Indian Journal of Public Administration 180718