By 2050, most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are expected to experience per capita health spending growth rates that outpace the growth of their national income. According to a recent IDB-financed study, per capita health spending in the region could nearly triple by 2050, with annual growth rates above 3% between 2030 and 2050. In the Dominican Republic, … [Read more...] about Disinvesting in Health: Reducing Waste to Achieve More Health
Ramón Abel Castaño
Doctor from CES University. Master's degree in Health Management and Policy, Harvard School of Public Health. PhD in Policy and Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He is a consultant in health systems and a corresponding member of the National Academy of Medicine of Colombia. He leads the Choosing Wisely campaign in Colombia, where it is known as “Decisiones Acertadas”, and is a member of the Latin American Choosing Wisely network.