On May 30, 2016, a broad telemedicine bill was introduced in the Russian Parliament. The bill, which would amend two federal statutes on "The Basics of Protecting Health of the Citizens of the Russian Federation" and "Personal Information," explicitly authorizes remote provider-to-provider consultations and direct-to-consumer health services. Although the bill is silent with respect to technology-specific requirements, provider-patient relationship requirements, and location requirements, the bill would require proper identification of both the health care professionals and the patients (or a patient's representative) before services may begin. The bill would also authorize patients to sign forms consenting to telemedicine services and transmit the forms via electronic means.

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