Mexico is launching a new Universal Health Service that will gradually allow people to access treatment across the country’s public health systems, regardless of employment or insurance status. The reform aims to connect hospitals, digital records, and telehealth tools so care depends less on paperwork and more on need, beginning today with older adults, and expanding in phases from 2027.
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Mexico moves to unify public healthcare for 120 million people

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Mexico is launching a new Universal Health Service that will gradually allow people to access treatment across the country’s public health systems, regardless of employment or insurance status. The reform aims to connect hospitals, digital records, and telehealth tools so care depends less on paperwork and more on need, beginning today with older adults, and expanding in phases from 2027.

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