Legislation on telemedicine | Public Institutions

Law No. 13,989, OF April 15, 2020, which provides for the use of telemedicine during the crisis caused by the coronaVirus.
In accordance with this legislation, the provision of telemedicine services will follow the normative and ethical standards usual for face-to-face assistance, including in relation to financial consideration for the service provided, and it is not for the public authorities to pay or pay for such activities when it is not exclusively a service provided. the Unified Health System (SUS).

Country

Brazil

Institution

Presidency of the Republic and Ministry of Health