# Telehealth service expansion in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/telehealth-service-expansion-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-20T19:00:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Telehealth services in Brazil are marking significant milestones in their long-term operations. In the private sector, the healthtech company TopMed is celebrating 20 years of service. Founded in Santa Catarina, the company has expanded to serve over 6 million lives through proprietary technology and clinical algorithms, having launched Brazil’s first 24-hour receptive telehealth service in 2012.

In the public sector, the Parintins Telehealth Center in the Amazon region has also reached its 20th anniversary. Established in 2006 to overcome geographical barriers and river travel challenges, the center now manages 22 telehealth points across riverside and urban units. To support its continued expansion, the Ministry of Health has authorized R$ 1.04 million for structuring and provided multimedia telehealth kits to enhance connectivity in remote areas.

## Claims

- The Parintins Telehealth Center completed 20 years of operation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Parintins was the first municipality in Brazil to receive a telehealth center. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The center currently operates 22 telehealth points in Parintins. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nine telehealth points are located in riverside health units. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Six telehealth points are in urban primary care units. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Seven telehealth points are in specialized services. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ministry of Health provided 10 multimedia telehealth kits. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- R$ 1.04 million was authorized for the structuring of the center. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Parintins Telehealth Center marks 20 years of service in the Amazon

The Parintins Telehealth Center in Brazil celebrates 20 years of providing remote medical services to Amazonian riverside and urban communities via 22 specialized telehealth points.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parintins-telehealth-center-marks-20-years-of-service-in-the-amazon

### 2026-08-26: TopMed celebrates 20 years as a pioneer in Brazilian healthtech

Brazilian healthtech TopMed celebrates 20 years, serving over 6 million lives with proprietary telemedicine technology and 350,000 monthly consultations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/topmed-celebrates-20-years-as-a-pioneer-in-brazilian-healthtech

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