The rise of teleconsultation companies in France: is a stabilised legal and ethical framework likely in 2025?

Teleconsultation services have transformed healthcare delivery in France, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated its adoption. By 2025, France’s telemedicine sector has matured into a structured ecosystem, supported by evolving regulations and ethical guidelines.

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Following the entering into force of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation (EU) 2025/327 in March 2025, French teleconsultation companies face a transformative legal and operational landscape. This Regulation, designed to harmonise health data exchange across the European Union, introduces both opportunities and compliance challenges for France’s rapidly growing telemedicine sector. By 2025, the market for remote healthcare in France is projected to reach $7.5bn, but the EHDS Regulation’s interoperability mandate, data security requirements and cross-border provisions will reshape how these companies operate.

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Read the legal analysis of our partner Mathieu Gautier for the International Bar Association.