Chile advances adoption of connected medical technologies and digital health

In Chile, the medical-device and digital-health industry is seeing notable growth driven by healthcare system modernization, increased remote-care demand and national digital-health policies. A 2025 analysis highlights that the country has improved telecommunications infrastructure, increased internet penetration and is incorporating connected devices (wearables, remote sensors) into public-health plans. 

The publication also points out that although device-registration processes in Chile are more streamlined than many Latin-American peers, some hurdles remain: importers must secure a Customs Destination Certificate (CDA) for devices, labeling must be in Spanish and used-equipment imports may require special permits. Moreover, the public-health sector uses national tendering via “Mercado Público”, meaning manufacturers must have supply-chain strategy and competitive positioning. 

From a demand perspective, the article notes that aging populations, healthcare-service pressures and the post-pandemic shift to remote care have increased interest in solutions like remote-patient monitoring, tele-consultation, portable diagnostics and minimally invasive therapies. This creates opportunities for manufacturers offering innovative, connected products.