State Health Services Administration
The State Health Services Administration is the state provider of health care in Uruguay. It has a network of services throughout the country.
It was created in 1987 and modified by law 18,161 of July 2007. This body is related to the Executive Power through the Ministry of Public Health. The administration is presided over and administered by a five-member board of directors, who are appointed by the President of the Republic in agreement with the Council of Ministers, with the prior consent of the Senate. Of the five members, one represents the workers of the organization and the other represents users.Functions
- Organize and manage services regarding health care at the level of prevention and treatment of patients.
- Coordinate with the other state health service delivery agencies to maximize their quality.
- Be part of the National Integrated Health System.
- Provide the services that prior to its creation, provided the decentralized ASSE service.
- Contribute to changes in practices, attitudes and lifestyles that put the population's health at risk.
Source:Health centers
Montevideo Department
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