Costa Rica's public health insurer (CCSS) installed three AI-integrated ultrasound units at Hospital Calderón Guardia in San José in 2026, replacing seven end-of-life machines and serving roughly 950 patients a month, alongside a CCSS–Roche AI mammography partnership aimed at rai
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Context
In September 2026, Costa Rica's CCSS installed three AI-integrated Samsung ultrasound units at Hospital Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia in San Jose, at ~USD67,000 each, replacing seven end-of-life machines.
Results
The units provide AI-assisted detection/characterisation of breast, thyroid and liver lesions and quantify liver fat percentage, serving approximately 950 patients per month. CCSS separately partners with Roche on AI-assisted mammography aiming to raise breast-screening participation from 22% to 80%.
Implementation
Indicative cost
Medium (€50k–€500k)
Time to results
Short (< 1 year)
Staffing & skills
CCSS Radiology and Medical Imaging service
Conditions for success
replacing ageing ultrasound equipment on a defined service-life schedule
Commonly funded by
National / regional programmes
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