Medical Devices – From Licensing To Coverage: Highlights From Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, And Mexico

To assess, describe and compare the requirements and pathways of medical devices from licensing to coverage in four Latin American countries (LAC) health systems. We conducted a literature search (February 2015) on Pubmed, Lilacs and Value in Health Regional Issues journal. We also searched specific websites of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and regulatory agencies, ministries of health and health agencies; and a performed generic Internet...