The Consell has given the green light for a groundbreaking project involving the creation of a unique electronic medical record for every patient in the Valencia region. This initiative, expected to roll out over three years, will be implemented across all healthcare facilities, with an initial contract spanning five years and costing approximately 89.5 million euros.

This development is hailed as a "historic milestone" by Health Minister Marciano Gómez. It will enable patients to access their medical records via a web platform, ensuring seamless service at any healthcare center without needing to refer back to their primary hospital's data.

The rollout will begin in the Valencia Oeste healthcare group starting this October. This department was chosen due to its diverse nature, encompassing the General Hospital of Valencia, the Requena hospital, and the distinct Manises hospital, each with its unique characteristics.

Following this initial phase, the system will expand to other Valencian hospitals over a three-year period. Gómez assures that patients will have complete access to their medical information through an "open portal." Additionally, the project is expected to save the Generalitat 10 million euros annually on licensing fees. This makes Valencia the seventh autonomous region to implement such a system.

The ultimate aim is to have the system fully operational in three years, after which it will be integrated with Abucasi, a clinical and pharmacotherapeutic database for Primary Care established in 2002. This integration will ensure full interoperability across primary, hospital, and social healthcare networks, as Gómez elaborates.

In addition to this ambitious project, the Consell approved a mixed contract for the rehabilitation of the Doctor Moliner Hospital. Located in Serra, this hospital, which has served chronic and long-term patients since 1943, has been flagged for structural deficiencies since 2017.

Minister Gómez revealed that upon entering office, they commissioned a comprehensive report on the hospital, which recommended a two-phase rehabilitation with monthly monitoring. However, a subsequent report in March urged immediate action, leading to the decision to relocate all patients by August to the Military Hospital of Mislata, Hospital Padre Jofré, and Hospital de La Magdalena.

This essential four-year project has a budget of 79 million euros, inclusive of VAT, and aims for completion by 2030. "Rehabilitating this iconic hospital is crucial. Though the need was identified in 2017, our resolve to address it remains steadfast," concluded Minister Gómez.