The development of the administrative and legal framework for e-health in Spain: a comparative analysis

Authors

  • Moneyba González Medina
  • Ramón Bouzas Lorenzo
  • Xosé M.ª Mahou Lago

Keywords:

Regulation, ICT, e-Health, e-Services, capability, e-administration

Abstract

The use of electronic media in management as well as in the relationship of Public Administration with citizens has experienced an extraordinary development in recent years. In order to clarify the role played by regulation in the intensive use of ICT, especially in the area of e-Health, this paper analyses, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the Spanish regulations produced in this field during the last two decades. Afterwards, these regulations are contrasted with data resulting from the analysis of both the diversity of services offered on line and their depth of transaction. The approach seeks to help clarify the relationship between supply and service functionality and the level of regulation of e-Health within the regional administrations.