HIMSS REPORT 2024: CHILE

Opening and Welcome
Dr. Mariano Groiso - HIMSS Advisor for Latin America
Dr. Groiso kicked off the event by highlighting the importance of digitalization in the healthcare sector. In his welcome speech, he highlighted how technology can transform healthcare and improve efficiency in healthcare systems. He also emphasized the need for collaboration between different actors in the sector to achieve these goals.
Minsal's ICT Agenda
Dr. Ximena Aguilera - Minister of Health of Chile
Dr. Aguilera presented the Chilean Ministry of Health's ICT Agenda, which includes key initiatives to modernize the country's health information systems. She spoke about the implementation of the electronic health record at the national level, interoperability between different health systems and efforts to ensure cybersecurity in the management of health data.
Welcome CENS and Universities
Dr. May Chomali, Executive Director of the National Center for Health Information Systems - CENS. Rony Lenz, Director of Master in Business Administration (MBA) Program with Specialization in Health, ISPAB, UNAB
Dr. Chomali and Mr. Lenz welcomed the attendees on behalf of CENS and the participating universities. They highlighted the importance of digital health training and research and how academic institutions are contributing to the digital transformation in the healthcare sector.
Panel: Change management to incorporate technology
Moderator: Dr. Inti Paredes B., CMIO of the Arturo Lopez Perez Foundation
Panelists:
- Dr. Eduardo Tobar Almonacid, CEO, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile
- Dr. Alberto Vargas Peyreblanque, Director, Eastern Metropolitan Health Service (SSMO)
- Leonidas Rosas, CEO, Clínica Alemana de Osorno
- Diego Ibañez, Corporate General Manager, ACHS Health Clinics
- Facundo Belocopitt, Vice-President, Swiss Medical Group, Argentina
This panel discussed the challenges and strategies for managing the change necessary for the incorporation of new technologies in the healthcare sector. Best practices for change management were highlighted, including staff training, process adaptation and the importance of effective communication during the transition.
Call to action: Advancing the adoption of health information systems
Dr. Alfredo Almerares, Clinical Executive Manager, InterSystems
Dr. Almerares emphasized the urgency of adopting proven and secure health information systems to improve medical care. He stressed the need for immediate action to demonstrate the value of these technologies and encourage their adoption. He highlighted success stories and strategies for rapid and effective implementation.
Panel on Innovation in Health: Viewpoint of the unions and CORFO
Moderator: Félix Liberona, Deputy Executive Director, National Center for Health Information Systems - CENS
Panelists:
- Claudio Parra Mora, Deputy Director of R&D Partnerships - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Mariela Formas, Executive Vice-President, Chamber of Pharmaceutical Innovation (CIF-Chile)
- Jean-Jacques Duhart, Executive Vice President, Pro Salud Chile
- Joaquín Gana, Manager, Transforma Innovación en Salud Program, CORFO
- Mario Enrique Cuevas Rozas, Product Marketing Partner Digital Solutions in Roche
This panel addressed innovation in healthcare from the perspective of the unions and CORFO. Successful initiatives were highlighted and the future of innovation in healthcare in Chile was discussed.
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