Healthcare is an economic and social priority in Brazil; and will remain one for the years to come. It is estimated that by 2017 Brazil will need an additional 13,000 hospital beds. [...]
In 2014, exports of medical devices to Latin America are expected to top $10 billion. Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia together accounted for more than 75% of imported devices.
There are 245 medical employees per hospital, on average; with 42 doctors, 89 nurses, 98 professionals and 16 interns. Global Health Intelligence has detailed information on 68% of all hospitals [...]
Global medical device manufacturers have long relied on their core home markets for revenue and profits. The United States and European markets, with approximately 5,700 and 8,000 hospitals [...]
90% of hospitals in Mexico have operating rooms, with at least 2 rooms per hospital. Meanwhile, 8% of hospitals have Picture Archiving and Communication Systems. Global Health Intelligence has [...]
Brazil’s President, Dilma Rousseff, announced in January that her government would allow foreign investment in the private healthcare sector for the first time.
There are 3,820 hospitals in Mexico, each one with an average of 2,691 patient visits per year. Global Health Intelligence has detailed information on 68% of these hospitals.
As healthcare expenditures continue to expand, governments, insurers, consumers and health systems are coming under ever-greater pressure to curb costs.
As healthcare expenditures continue to expand, governments, insurers, consumers and health systems are coming under ever-greater pressure to curb costs.
