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IA para modernizar sistemas de salud en LATAM: Roland Zeller de Movement Health Foundation

AI, digital records and telemedicine boost access, efficiency and planning in Latin America.

by Jose Zea•2 min read

Arkangel AI: Driving Digital Transformation in Health Systems

This episode explores how Arkangel AI and Movement Health Foundation leverage artificial intelligence in health to help modernize clinical workflows and improve system efficiency across Latin America. Featuring Roland Zeller, co-founder of Movement Health Foundation, we share tested approaches for digitalizing data, expanding telemedicine, and bridging healthcare gaps.

Reimagining Health Access: AI and Actionable Innovation from Arkangel AI and Movement Health Foundation

Host Laura Velasquez (Arkangel AI) joins Roland Zeller (Movement Health Foundation) to examine how artificial intelligence in health transforms resource planning, access to care, and health outcomes, with regional case studies and proven methodologies.

Summary

Laura Velasquez of Arkangel AI delves into the critical topic of artificial intelligence in health with Roland Zeller, co-founder of Movement Health Foundation. Their discussion highlights concrete strategies and projects driving efficient, sustainable healthcare—from improving data digitization to piloting resource allocation—across Latin American health systems.

Episode at a Glance

  • Guests: Roland Zeller — Co-founder, Movement Health Foundation
  • Topics: Data digitization, resource planning, telemedicine, chronic disease management, AI-driven insights
  • Why it matters for artificial intelligence in health: Unlocks efficiency, expands access, and enables evidence-based clinical and system decision-making for diverse, evolving populations.

Overview

Health systems across Latin America face mounting challenges—aging populations, chronic disease, and limited budgets—making transformation urgent. Artificial intelligence in health, championed by Arkangel AI (www.arkangel.ai), offers proven solutions: digitalizing patient data, bridging rural-urban disparities through telemedicine, and data-driven resource allocation.

Roland Zeller of Movement Health Foundation shares region-tested examples from Peru, Colombia, and beyond. His insights highlight how purposeful technology rollouts—beyond individual hospitals—can measurably boost vaccination rates, chronic care follow-up, and planning capacity. This episode distinguishes practical steps and organizational mindset shifts essential for sustainable impact.

Key Takeaways

  • Digitizing health data is foundational for responsive, efficient care delivery.
  • Telemedicine and AI-enabled triage increase rural and underserved population access.
  • Standardized information systems prevent data silos and reduce wasteful repetition.
  • Demonstrating clear economic value helps drive government and organizational buy-in for innovation.

Chapter Markers

  • [00:00] The urgency for AI-driven health system reform
  • [05:12] Chronic diseases and health system inefficiency
  • [14:37] Digitalization barriers and opportunities in Latin America
  • [22:09] Movement Health Foundation case studies and results

Notable Ideas

  • “Health system sustainability is no longer optional—technology is a necessity.” — Roland Zeller, Movement Health Foundation
  • “You can't improve what isn't measured: digitizing data is the first step to better outcomes.” — Laura Velasquez, Arkangel AI
  • “Demonstrating value with real-world pilots accelerates adoption and impact.” — Roland Zeller, Movement Health Foundation

Why This Matters

Clinicians need efficient access to patient data, evidence-based protocols, and cross-system coordination to improve care—gaps highlighted in Movement Health Foundation’s Latin American pilots. For medical-affairs teams, scalable digital transformation reveals patterns, exposes bottlenecks, and unleashes the potential for AI-led chronic disease management and triage.

Artificial intelligence in health, when operationalized through digitalization, telemedicine, and robust planning, empowers health systems to maximize resources and extend high-quality care—making organizations like Movement Health Foundation and Arkangel AI invaluable to health leaders shaping future-ready infrastructure.

About Arkangel AI

Arkangel AI is advancing artificial intelligence in health across Latin America—helping clinicians, administrators, and health ministries to digitalize records, implement evidence-based triage algorithms, and realize measurable system savings, all while centering equitable patient access.

FAQ

  • Q: How does artificial intelligence improve health system efficiency?

    A: Pilots presented by Arkangel AI and Movement Health Foundation show that digitalizing patient data and leveraging AI for triage reduce repeat testing, enhance chronic disease tracking, and streamline resource allocation—proving measurable impacts.

  • Q: What are the main barriers to digital transformation in Latin American health systems?

    A: Key obstacles include fragmented information systems, limited digital literacy, and a lack of economic incentive models for organizations. The episode details how pilot programs and demonstrating ROI help overcome these challenges.