The President of the Republic, Ministers of Health and the Economy and AGESIC are making progress on reaching an agreement to make the electronic health record a reality in Uruguay. According to official data, the project is expected to be implemented in two years.
The same system will be used in a unified manner at every care center in the country. This will improve the population’s access to healthcare services, fortify prevention and facilitate early diagnoses and treatment.
On Thursday, 4th of October, an agreement was signed that aims to create the conditions for healthcare service providers to provide their services in an integrated, complementary and user-focused manner. Tools such as electronic health records, imaging technology and telemedicine will make it possible for patients to be assessed by specialists in different parts of the country in addition to each region.
The executive director of AGESIC, José Clastornik, said that at the moment it is possible to make progress with the project because elements are present that increase confidence in the management of information. He explained that privacy and protection of data are regulated by a Law that establishes, protects and monitors these factors.
Source: www.subrayado.com.uy
