President José Antonio Kast announced this Wednesday the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to prioritize care for patients in the most serious condition, as part of the Health measures included in the 2027 Budget Bill.
During the national broadcast in which he presented his first fiscal budget, which includes an overall increase in public spending of 1.5%, the President stated that “a shared medical record between the public and private networks will be implemented; and the use of artificial intelligence so that the most seriously ill patient is treated first.”
“Because no one should get sicker while waiting on a list,” he added.
The announcement is part of a 4.7% increase in resources allocated to Health next year. “It is not just about putting in more resources, but about turning those resources into timely care,” Kast said.
In this context, the President reported that funding will be increased to reduce waiting lists, through the purchase of services from clinics and investment in higher-complexity hospitals. Primary care clinics, Cesfam centers, and rural health posts will also receive more resources, with a larger contribution per enrolled person.
Likewise, Kast announced an essential basket of medicines to reduce families’ out-of-pocket spending and stated that Fonasa will seek to improve the conditions under which it purchases services.
“Fonasa is going to buy better, demanding quality, speed, and good pr…
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NationalAt the presentation of the 2027 Budget, the President reported that resources for the health sector will grow by 4.7%. He also announced a shared medical record between the public and private networks, an essential basket of medicines, and increased funding to reduce waiting lists. CommentsPresident José Antonio Kast announced this Wednesday the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to prioritize care for the most seriously ill patients, as part of the health measures included in the 2027 Budget Bill. During the national broadcast in which he presented his first fiscal budget, which includes an overall increase in public spending of 1.5%, the President stated that "a shared medical record between the public and private networks will be implemented, along with the use of artificial intelligence so that the most seriously ill patient is treated first.""Because no one should get sicker while waiting on a list," he added. The announcement is part of a 4.7% increase in resources allocated to Health next year. "It's not just about allocating more resources, but about turning those resources into timely care," Kast said. In this context, the President reported that funding will be increased to reduce waiting lists, through the purchase of services from clinics and investment in higher-complexity hospitals. Primary care clinics, Cesfam centers, and rural health posts will also receive more resources, with a larger contribution per enrolled person. Likewise, Kast announced an essential basket of medicines to reduce families' out-of-pocket spending and stated that Fonasa will seek to improve the conditions under which it purchases services."Fonasa is going to buy better, demanding quality, speed, and a good price," he said. More on:2027 BudgetGovernmentJosé Antonio KastMinsalHealth