Aguascalientes maintains its own healthcare system for now
The state of Aguascalientes has decided not to join the federal IMSS-Bienestar program yet. This decision means that the state will not transfer its health services to the federal government for the time being. Local authorities prefer to wait until the new national system is fully consolidated and proves to be stable before making any changes.
Rubén Galaviz, the Secretary of Health of Aguascalientes, explained the reasons for this stance. According to the official, the state's current health system operates very efficiently and delivers positive results. At this time, Aguascalientes has medical coverage exceeding 95%, which guarantees care for the vast majority of its inhabitants.
In addition to the wide coverage, the state stands out for its good results in critical welfare indicators. For example, Aguascalientes currently has the lowest maternal mortality rate in all of Mexico. These positive data are the main reason why the state government prefers to maintain control of its own hospitals and clinics for now.
The federal government seeks to have all Mexican states join IMSS-Bienestar to unify public health services into a single system. However, Aguascalientes joins other states that have opted not to participate yet. The state government's priority is not to risk the quality of medical care that its citizens already receive.
In conclusion, Aguascalientes' incorporation into the federal system will depend on the progress and maturity of IMSS-Bienestar in the future. Meanwhile, the state will continue to manage its own health resources and programs independently to ensure that its high quality standards are maintained without interruption.