Chile strengthens health technology ties with Europe
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Chile has signed a healthcare co-operation agreement with the Basque Country in Spain, with the aim of improving quality, efficiency and accessibility. This and other moves by the Chilean authorities are evidence of their keenness to ensure that forthcoming investments in medical technology, promised under a new healthcare reform plan are both able to meet the country's needs and sustainable over the ten-year programme.
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