Introduction to Sinaloa’s Achievements in Healthcare Transparency
Sinaloa, a state in Mexico under the leadership of Governor Dr. Rubén Rocha Moya, has demonstrated exceptional transparency in healthcare spending according to the 2025 Indice de Transparencia del Gasto en Salud de las Entidades Federativas (ITGSEF). The state has surpassed the national average by 39.15 points, placing it among the top-performing states in the country regarding best practices in this area.
ITGSEF Evaluation and Sinaloa’s Performance
The prestigious international consulting firm, Aregional, recently announced that Sinaloa secured the second position nationally in the ITGSEF evaluation for 2025. The state scored an impressive 84.08 points, marking a 4.98-point increase from the previous year’s result of 79.10 points.
Detailed Breakdown and Collaborative Efforts
The meticulous accounting of healthcare expenditures in Sinaloa, as verified by Aregional, showcases the state’s commitment to transparency. This achievement is a result of coordinated efforts between the Secretaría de Transparencia y Rendición de Cuentas (Secretariat of Transparency and Accountability) and the Sector Salud del Estado de Sinaloa, which includes the Secretaría de Salud de Sinaloa, Servicios de Salud de Sinaloa, and the Hospital Civil de Culiacán.
ITGSEF Evaluation Criteria
The ITGSEF evaluation is based on six key blocks, each carrying a specific number of points:
- I. Regulatory Framework (10 Points)
- II. Programmatic and Budgetary Framework (20 Points)
- III. Operating Costs (25 Points)
- IV. Accountability (20 Points)
- V. Evaluation of Results (10 Points)
- VI. Statistics (15 Points)
The ITGSEF and Its Importance
The Indice de Transparencia del Gasto en Salud (ITGSEF) assesses various aspects of government management and performance to comprehensively evaluate transparency in healthcare spending information across Mexico’s federal entities.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the ITGSEF? The Indice de Transparencia del Gasto en Salud (ITGSEF) is an evaluation tool that assesses the transparency of healthcare spending information in Mexico’s federal entities.
- Why is Sinaloa’s performance significant? Sinaloa’s high ITGSEF score of 84.08 places it among the top-performing states in transparency related to healthcare spending, highlighting effective governance and accountability.
- What factors contribute to Sinaloa’s success? Collaborative efforts between the Secretaría de Transparencia y Rendición de Cuentas and the Sector Salud del Estado de Sinaloa, along with meticulous record-keeping and adherence to evaluation criteria, have led to Sinaloa’s success in this area.
