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Brazilian government will reduce the total cost of BRL 26 billion (more than USD 6.8 billion) in 2016 in order to resolve the issue of budget deficit.

According to a study conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Supplementary Health Studies (IESS), disbursements of private healthcare companies will triple to around BRL 283 billion from BRL 106 [...]

According to a report published by Espicom, Argentina’s medical device market ranks 5th in Latin America with total revenue recorded USD 692.1 million in 2013, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of [...]

The reforming healthcare infrastructure and an improving economy in Brazil have made the country a potential market for defibrillator devices.

The World Bank has approved two projects worth USD 402.5 million targeting healthcare and rural development in Argentina under a partnership strategy with Argentina.

Economic uncertainty and swinging currency are the main obstacles for Latin American medical device manufacturers.

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.

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 [...]

General Electric (GE) introduced new ultrasound equipments Logiq F6 and Logiq F8 in Cordoba, Argentina. From Cordoba region, company covers northwestern part of the country and Cuyo region.