Medical video consultations and televisites promoted by law

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The planned Health Care Digitalization Act (DigiG) provides for expanding the use of video consultations and televisitation. Until now, video consultations were limited to a maximum of 30 percent of medical services, but this limit is now to be lifted. In future, the remuneration of video consultations will be based on quality features in order to ensure high-quality use, instead of just enabling quantitative expansion. Telemedicine services that integrate structured care processes and are well integrated into other care processes should be paid preferentially. The specific remuneration for teleconsults is determined through negotiations between the Federal Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV) and the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds. The aim of this Act is to strengthen video consultations and teleconsulates as established forms of medical care and to promote their integration into the digital infrastructure, including electronic health records (ePA). It is expected that reports on the use of telemedicine care will be available by June 1, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting advancements in healthcare! 💡💻