The Ministry of Health and Welfare formalized the expansion of the scope of its non-face-to-face medical treatment pilot project, and announced plans to expand the scope of first-time examinations, ease the standards for re-examination, and increase the ‘within 30 days of initial treatment’ term allowed for reexamination of acute conditions.

In the case of first visit criteria, the authorities will focus on reviewing the need to improve medical access in areas that lack medical institutions at night, on public holidays, and during holidays.

For re-examinations, the authorities will discuss ways to improve convenience for patients and medical institutions by addressing the complex eligi