The Center for Health Policy Research (CIIPS) presented the second issue of its report CIIPS Pulse, a report that analyzes three key measures announced by the Ministry of Health of the Nation, with the aim of providing rigorous evidence and critical reflections on the challenges of the Argentine health system.
This edition addresses three key measures recently announced by the Ministry of Health of the Nation, analyzing their potential benefits and the challenges associated with their implementation:
- Mandatory implementation of electronic prescriptions (2025):
This system seeks to modernize medical prescriptions, increasing their security and traceability. However, it faces significant technological and regulatory challenges that must be resolved to ensure its success. - Display of over-the-counter medicines on shelves:
The measure aims to promote consumer autonomy and improve access to over-the-counter medicines. Its impact, however, will be conditioned by the structural characteristics of the Argentine pharmaceutical market. - Free choice between Social Works and Prepaid Health Insurance:
A reform aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the sector, but which raises questions about the future of solidarity financing and the effects on the health system as a whole.
The report highlights that each of these initiatives has the potential to generate significant improvements in the health system, provided they are supported by clear regulatory strategies and effective implementation.