Welcome to our Tech Roundup, where we bring you Brazil’s biggest stories on technology and innovation. This week: telehealth regulation is on the verge of being introduced; new data demonstrates the expanded use of ICT in Brazilian healthcare.
The telehealth boom in Brazil
The telehealth sector has gained ground in Brazil with each passing year. Per the annual ICT survey on the health sector, 33 percent of physicians and 26 percent of nurses in the country made use of remote consultations in their day-to-day activities.
What’s going on. The pandemic spurred investment in digital transformation from public and private health players, underlining the need for legislation on telehealth.
Regulation. Earlier this month, the Senate finally approved a bill authorizing and regulating telehealth, also encompassing remote services in nursing, physical therapy, and psychology on a national level. But as senators made alterations to the text, the bill will first return to the House.
Why it matters. Regulation will provide greater legal certainty and could allow the...
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