First Name
Laura
Last Name
Araya
What is the champion's current position?
Supervisor
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What are the champion's specialties or areas of expertise?
Laura is an expert with skills in information management, health information systems, and auditing.
What are the champion's achievements in digital health?
Laura switched her career from a clinical midwife to a MSc. Audit analyst in medical computing. She proposed a thesis of a model for the optimization of the capture and validation of data for the control of the opportunity of the Explicit Health Guarantee (GES). One of the graphs of her thesis was published in "A Look at Data Culture in Chile" of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation (attached document, page 10). She currently participates in the SdS in working groups that collaborate in the drafting of regulation on area issues (telemedicine, remote care) and in the modernization of audit processes.
Why is the champion passionate about digital health (how did the champion become interested in digital health)?
The fragmentation of the health system as a whole (public and private) constantly challenges us to look for solutions that allow us to centralize the information system to enable efficient management of clinical and administrative tasks. Some of this information occurs on paper, and another happens in health information systems that do not interoperate with each other. Laura is passionate about the use of information and communication technologies in health passionate due to the possibility of improving the exchange of health data through the technology. Furthermore, she believes that if used correctly, it can positively impact citizens (from obtaining more data from our users and health benefits), health providers, clinical and administrative processes in health (remote patient monitoring and waiting list management) , as respective examples).
How can we attract more women to work on digital health?
Bringing future "champions" closer to the classroom. She believes that it is necessary for all stakeholders (government, education and the health system) to push for measures to attract more women to work in this area of knowledge. Training at all levels (technical, undergraduate and postgraduate) should be promoted, and multidisciplinary work with other areas should be promoted.
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Which organization does the champion work for?
Superintendency of Health
What is the champion's country of origin?
Chile
Where does the champion live (country)
Chile