What are the challenges and guidelines for public policies regarding the use of ICT in the health sector in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Inequities in access and quality of health care are among the challenges faced by the region.
The potential of mobile health (m-health) should be used to improve clinical outcomes, public health monitoring, health education, and the presence and treatment of common risk factors.
The use of electronic health records is a consolidated tool in the region, with standardized systems in place in most countries.
Regulation is an important factor in ensuring patient empowerment and safety in the use of ICT in the health sector.