SPMS - Shared Services of the Ministry of Health welcomed two delegations from Brazil, comprising representatives from VIVA+ and the Institute of Medicine, Studies and Development (IMED). The meeting, held on October 27th, primarily aimed to share knowledge on digital transformation and the organization and management models of health services in Portugal.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of SPMS, Luís Goes Pinheiro, led the reception for the Brazilian delegations, who were keen to learn about SPMS's role in modernizing the Portuguese health sector. The visit included sessions on developing Artificial Intelligence solutions, telehealth services, and the importance of interoperability as a pillar of digital transformation in healthcare.
Strategies for cybersecurity and digital resilience in health units were also discussed, along with topics related to the efficiency and management of support services for the health sector. Centralized public procurement and information systems supporting management, logistics, and administrative processes were further points of discussion.
Executive board members, Carlos Pinto Rodrigues and Isabel Baptista, also participated in the sessions. The meeting served to strengthen cooperation between Portugal and Brazil in the healthcare domain, fostering the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and best practices in digital transformation, innovation, and health system management.
