The 23rd GS1 traceability event

The 23rd Global GS1 Conference, held in Buenos Aires, focused on improving patient safety through the use of standards, traceability, and data exchange in the healthcare sector. Argentina was chosen as the host because of its rapid implementation of medication monitoring and traceability systems. The conference emphasized the need for all participants in the healthcare supply chain to speak the same language and adopt global standards to optimize processes and improve patient safety. The event also discussed the challenges and progress of traceability systems in Argentina.