Penetration of Telemedicine and Telehealth in Latin American Hospitals

Authors

  • Daniela Chueke, B.Soc.Sci Global Health Intelligence

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v8.383

Keywords:

healthcare, hospitals, Latin America, telehealth, telemedicine

Abstract

This article discusses the penetration of telemedicine in Latin America in relation to its implementation by hospitals in the region, considering key Latin American hospital markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. It gives an overview of the hospitals, the challenges they face in implementing telemedicine and telehealth services in each country, with a characterization of the various health systems, and presents telemedicine as an aid to the shortage of doctors and specialists in remote or hard-to-reach areas. It discusses the anticipated effects on patients and providers, and the main challenges for implementation. To prepare the report, interviews were held with specialists, who spoke about some of the major initiatives in the region. Lastly, it offers recommendations based on market intelligence gleaned from Global Health Intelligence data.

Spanish language translation

Este artículo es el primero de una serie que analizará la penetración de la telemedicina en América Latina en relación con su implantación por parte de los hospitales de la región. Los principales mercados hospitalarios latinoamericanos estudiados incluyen Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, México y Perú. Se presenta un panorama general de los hospitales, los desafíos a los que se enfrentan para la implementación de servicios de telemedicina y telesalud, caracterizando los distintos sistemas de salud. Se presenta la telemedicina como un aporte al problema de escasez de médicos y especialistas en zonas remotas o de difícil acceso. Además de la bibliografía publicada, se incluyen las perspectivas de especialistas con el fin de ofrecer una visión del éxito y los desafíos de las principales iniciativas en la región. Asimismo, el autor ofrece recomendaciones basadas en la inteligencia de mercado obtenida de los datos de Global Health Intelligence

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Published

2023-02-07

How to Cite

Chueke, B.Soc.Sci, D. . (2023). Penetration of Telemedicine and Telehealth in Latin American Hospitals. Telehealth and Medicine Today, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v8.383

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Original Clinical Research