USP performs first robotic tele-surgeries in SUS and operates on patients remotely
The University of São Paulo has successfully conducted its first robotic tele-surgeries under Brazil's unified health system, allowing surgeons to operate on patients remotely.
Doctor's Bills Spark Debate: Cancer Patient Paid 573 Euros for One Hour of Telemedicine
A cancer patient expressed shock after receiving a bill of 573 euros for a one-hour telemedicine consultation at the private oncology hospital Docrates Mehiläinen in Finland.
Why states will decide Nigeria’s digital health future
Nigeria's digital health transition requires effective execution at the state level despite having established frameworks and measurable goals.
Krzysztof Żuralski: Telemedicine will not replace in-person visits, but will complement them
Krzysztof Żuralski discusses the current state of telemedicine in Poland, highlighting its growth, especially in family medicine, and the challenges faced in the patient appointment system.
States must lead Nigeria’s digital health transition
Nigeria is making strides toward a structured digital health system with the federal government's initiatives and early state-level implementations.
Sesapi will investigate allegations of erroneous reports via telemedicine, says new secretary
The new secretary Dirceu Câmpelo announced that the Health Department of Piauí will investigate allegations concerning incorrect reports generated through telemedicine at the Natan Portella Hospital, while the state Public Ministry is already looking into the matter.
There are no reasons for my dismissal. "On the contrary," said the now former head of the VZP recently
Zdeněk Kabátek, the former director of the General Health Insurance Company (VZP), claims he was unjustly dismissed after stating his confidence in management over the past thirteen years.