Overview

Telemedicine is expected to improve quality of life in home settings, while enabling timely medical intervention. Similarly, cross- border care arrangements could improve quality and patient experience of health care services and also drive innovation. Yet, there are only a few cross-border telemedicine solutions that link professionals directly to patients. The EU-funded international DREAMING project piloted services in six countries using telemedicine to support the independent living of older people with chronic diseases. Analysis shows that the service could benefit from centrally organised monitoring and data- management subject to developing sustainable payment models and a legal framework for data security and liability issues.