Overview of the Mexican health system system: The role of the State's Employees' Social Security and Social Services Institute

The Mexican State’s Employees’ Social Security and Social Services Institute (ISSSTE) is an important public health service provider in Mexico, covering more than 12 million beneficiaries consisting of public sector employees (active or retired) and their family members. The overview describes the role of ISSSTE and the services it provides in Mexico’s health care system. It also highlights how good governance practice within its public procurement system improves the health of its beneficiaries.