Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Telemedicine for the Benefit of Patients, Healthcare Systems and Society

April 11, 2008 It is recognized that integrating new types of services in healthcare systems is a challenging task. The aim of this report is to support and encourage Member States in this endeavor, by identifying and helping to address the main barriers hindering the wider use of telemedicine and by providing evidence to build trust and acceptance. The Communication defines a set of actions to be taken by Member States, the Commission and the broader stakeholders' community. It focuses in particular on: Building confidence in and acceptance of telemedicine services Bringing legal clarity Solving technical issues and facilitating market . . .