Telehealth in primary healthcare: an analysis of Belo Horizonte's experience.

Background: Telehealth resources were implemented in the city of Belo Horizonte, providing tools for the medical assistance model as well as strengthening the quality of primary healthcare attention.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the characteristics of the incorporation of telehealth resources in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and its contribution to the structuring of primary healthcare.

Materials And Methods: This study focused on a description of the telehealth projects related to primary healthcare in the city and the results of the implementation process.