{"id":3959,"date":"2026-09-13T07:36:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T07:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/?page_id=3959"},"modified":"2026-09-19T14:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:42:59","slug":"artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-paraguay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/inteligencia-artificial-en-medicina-paraguay\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial intelligence in medicine in Paraguay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-47d814f2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PARAGUAYAN CONTEXT<\/strong><\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artificial intelligence in medicine in Paraguay<\/h1><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paraguay is advancing in the consolidation of the Health Information System (HIS) within the MSPBS. Clinical artificial intelligence can support documentation, but it must preserve confidentiality, authorship, professional review, and compatibility with official records.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-foregound-alt-color has-heading-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#marco-paraguay\" style=\"border-radius:100px;text-decoration:none\">Understand Paraguay's framework<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#ffefc7;padding:36px\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size:40px\">Paraguay<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paraguay<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Public network: MSPBS.<\/li><li>Digitalization: HIS expansion.<\/li><li>Priority: quality and continuity of the record.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"marco-paraguay\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-alt-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a565c507 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:4.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CLINICAL AND DIGITAL FRAMEWORK<\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical records and artificial intelligence in Paraguay<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health information policy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare establishes guidelines to produce, protect, and use health information. Data quality begins with clinical documentation and clear responsibilities. <a href=\"https:\/\/mecip.mspbs.gov.py\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/POLITICA_INFORMACION_EN_SALUD.PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSPBS: National Health Information Policy \u2197<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HIS system<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DIGIES reports the consolidation of the HIS as the information system for public network facilities. Coverage and specific workflow must be verified at each institution. <a href=\"https:\/\/digies.mspbs.gov.py\/avanza-la-consolidacion-del-his-como-sistema-unico-de-informacion-en-salud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIGIES: HIS consolidation \u2197<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normalization<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guides, manuals, and instructions help standardize records and indicators. An AI tool must respect those structures instead of creating parallel formats. <a href=\"https:\/\/digies.mspbs.gov.py\/guias-manuales-instructivos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIGIES: guides and manuals \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a565c507 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:4.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical documentation challenges in Paraguay<\/h2> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Expand digitalization without losing continuity in establishments with different capabilities.<\/li><li>Reduce duplication and variation in forms and clinical notes.<\/li><li>Ensure that the professional reviews and validates all content before incorporating it into the record.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These challenges are not solved with more text. They require useful information, defined owners, and a review process that corresponds to actual practice.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"hospitales-paraguay\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-alt-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29cee9e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:4.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reference hospitals and institutions in Paraguay<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These institutions help understand the scale, specialization, and care models of the country. The selection is informative; it is not a ranking nor does it imply affiliation with Itaca.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hospitalnacional.gov.py\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Hospital of Itaugu\u00e1<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Itaugu\u00e1.<\/strong> National reference and high-complexity hospital.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.una.py\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hospital de Cl\u00ednicas \u2197<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Lorenzo.<\/strong> University hospital for reference and medical training.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ips.gov.py\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Security Institute<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National.<\/strong> Service network for insured members and beneficiaries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a565c507 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:4.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The HIS is advancing through facilities and must coexist with other records<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consolidation of the Health Information System (HIS) is a relevant national direction, but its deployment does not mean that all providers use the same version, the same modules, or the same level of digitization. Private clinics, MSPBS services, and the Social Security Institute (IPS) may maintain different paper and digital workflows.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An AI tool must demonstrate how it produces a note compatible with the form or system used, who validates the authorship, and what happens when the result cannot be automatically incorporated. Permissions, retention, backup, and correction must also be defined. The goal is not to generate more text, but to reduce rework and keep information understandable for reference, tracking, and auditing.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The comparison must include establishments with different levels of connectivity. If the workflow requires manually copying text, errors, versions, and review time must be measured. If integration exists, the institution must verify fields, professional identity, and the audit trail before expanding use.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to evaluate before adopting clinical AI<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is advisable to check compatibility with the HIS or the institutional system, the template structure, access permissions, data retention, and the responsibility for reviewing and approving each note.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Expand digitalization without losing continuity in establishments with different capabilities.<\/li><li>Reduce duplication and variation in forms and clinical notes.<\/li><li>Ensure that the professional reviews and validates all content before incorporating it into the record.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-alt-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a5cbf47a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:4.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-mobile-ios-android-illustration.webp?resize=1672%2C941&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Itaca available for healthcare professionals\" class=\"wp-image-3508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-mobile-ios-android-illustration.webp?w=1672&amp;ssl=1 1672w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-mobile-ios-android-illustration.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-mobile-ios-android-illustration.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-mobile-ios-android-illustration.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-mobile-ios-android-illustration.webp?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-mobile-ios-android-illustration.webp?resize=18%2C10&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:52%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structured documentation for coexisting with HIS and institutional systems<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Itaca helps professionals and teams prepare clinical documentation, query information using sources, and organize cases. The professional reviews the results and retains control over clinical decisions.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-foregound-alt-color has-heading-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.itaca.pro\/sign_up?locale=en\" style=\"border-radius:100px;text-decoration:none\">Try Itaca for free<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a565c507 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:4.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expand the context in <a href=\"\/en\/artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-by-country\/\">Medical AI by country<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/ai-for-physicians\/\">AI for Doctors<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/software-for-clinics\/\">Clinic software<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/clinical-notes-ai\/security-and-privacy\/\">security and privacy<\/a>, and compare with <a href=\"\/en\/artificial-intelligence-in-medicine-bolivia\/\">Bolivia<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/artificial-intelligence-in-argentine-medicine\/\">Argentina<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to start a clinical pilot in Paraguay<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coexistence of MSPBS, IPS, and private provider services makes it useful to delimit the pilot by institution, specialty, and document type. The evaluation must observe review time, record consistency, and the possibility of exporting the result to the system that preserves the medical record. It is also advisable to document those responsible, accesses, and a continuity procedure when connectivity is limited.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public sources for further reading<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mecip.mspbs.gov.py\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/POLITICA_INFORMACION_EN_SALUD.PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSPBS: Health Information Policy \u2197<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/digies.mspbs.gov.py\/avanza-la-consolidacion-del-his-como-sistema-unico-de-informacion-en-salud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIGIES: HIS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Informative content prepared on September 12, 2026. Use this page as initial guidance. Before deciding, confirm the current regulations and policies of your organization.<\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-alt-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a565c507 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:4.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about medical AI<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the HIS implemented in the same way throughout Paraguay?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should not be assumed. Deployment and available modules vary; each facility must verify its actual environment and procedure.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens if the clinic uses another system?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It must be defined how the reviewed note is copied, exported, or incorporated without creating parallel files or losing traceability.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should the information manager evaluate?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Document structure, permissions, backup, retention, corrections, vendors, and access log.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can Itaca help?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Itaca can prepare structured drafts for review. 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