Introduction
THE GREAT OPPORTUNITY

The Covid-19 Pandemic demonstrated the key role of population health for economies and social welfare. At the same time it made evident serious long-standing structural problems in health systems. In Latin America and the Caribbean (ALC), serious deficiencies were highlighted in basic dimensions such as quality, results, costs and equity. Today, countries must manage the growing complexity of their health systems while facing an unprecedented economic crisis.
The convergence of these imperatives makes the status quo unsustainable.
If not now, when?
COVID-19, a historical opportunity: address structural problems and achieve fundamental changes taking advantage of the transforming power of technology.
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Welcome to... the future?
Digital is here to stay. Countries made important progress as a result of COVID-19, and there are experiences already implemented in the region that show the future potential in digital health.
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Not a luxury: A necessity!
The World Agreement on Digital Transformation (TD) is unanimous and has been declared at the highest political level. The cost of not implementing the TD to the health sector is one that ALC cannot assume.
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People, not technology, are at the center of a digital transformation. The question cannot be, to modernize the information systems of the information of the health sector in the country? The question should be what do I want the country's health systems to achieve? Why does the country need this digital transformation?
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The IDB's vision, support, and collaboration

  • In good company

  • Strength in unity

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The core premises of digital transformation

  • Health care is what we need to transform

  • Truth be told

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The potential of digital transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean

  • The quality agenda

  • The efficiency agenda

  • The Equity & Inclusion Agenda

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From planning to results
Me, the patient
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First, define the future state
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Where are we now?
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How do we get there?
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Governance
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People and culture
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Informed health policy and practice
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Infraestructure
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Infoestructure
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Applications and digital services for the sector
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Me, the patient
CONCLUSIONS
Today and tomorrow
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Epilogue:
One day, in the future state…
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