Towards a Framework for Health IT Standardization in Mexico
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https://doi.org/10.13052/jicts2245-800X.135Keywords:
Health IT, standardization, innovation, ICT regulationAbstract
The increasing penetration of ICT in the health sector, in conjunction with the explosion of converging applications covering biotechnology, nanotechnology and green technologies, is creating important opportunities for developing efficient systems and processes that can improve the quality and coverage of health services in developing countries. The pace of technology growth and the lack of comprehensive technology adoption programs and a sound regulatory environment present important challenges if these countries are to take full advantage of the new international scenario of digitalization and global convergence. The role of standardization in a complex and highly converging context is particularly relevant. In consequence, national ICT regulatory administrations in emerging economies are committed to consolidating and strengthening their standardization processes and policies, and national health institutions acknowledge the need for standards that include information technology elements in medical practices. This article delineates the basic elements for the development of a comprehensive framework for Health IT standardization in Mexico. We take into account the multidimensional and complex nature of the standardization process and the importance of interactions among all the actors involved. Our proposal stems from the establishment of a National Program for eHealth in Mexico as recommended by both the WHO and the ITU.
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