Argentina is reducing costs and bureaucracy to improve the quality of healthcare for its citizens. This measure aims to eliminate administrative barriers that made it difficult to access medical technology, even for equipment in good condition and meeting international standards. Previously, the import of used medical equipment was restricted by strict regulations and lengthy bureaucratic processes. Now, gaining access to this equipment under better conditions will have a direct impact on patient care. For Lugones, 'more access to equipment means better care for patients.' The Minister of Health, Mario Lugones, stated: 'With a focus on expanding access to medical equipment to improve patient care, the new ANMAT regulation establishes the import regime and facilitates the entry of safe, quality, used and refurbished medical equipment.' 'Until now, smaller health centers had limited options for acquiring equipment and often ended up with very old devices,' he added. The new scheme is simple and transparent, allowing access to more modern and better-quality equipment across the country. Clear rules are being established to promote market freedom and ensure that health innovation reaches the entire nation.
