Latin America is mobilizing to position itself as a reference in the transformation of health systems based on Digital Health.
Within the Peruvian region, the advantages of Telemedicine will begin to be used as part of the strategies to be implemented in all public health services.
The Ministry of Health recognized the Government's participation in generating public policies that allow an improvement in the effectiveness of all medical procedures and methodologies. The telehealth services to be delivered will be provided by the National Assembly of Regional Governments and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM).
To start the process of this strategy, health centers and their staff will receive advice through a campaign that involves videoconferences and information technologies that can link specialists with practitioners and thus increase the level of experience and ease of use of this innovative practice.
It will also seek to expand broadband coverage - through the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) - in order to provide an adequate signal to connect to the Internet and enjoy the benefits and advantages that Telemedicine brings.
For this, the Regional Telehealth Plan will include the acquisition of special equipment to manage resources and will be financed by the Comprehensive Health Insurance (SIS).
It should be remembered that the main objective of the SIS is to cover the most vulnerable population sectors with medicines, procedures and supplies in order to eliminate the inequality gap that exists.
