In a ground-breaking initiative the Basel (Switzerland) and Lörrach (Germany) districts have agreed to a range of cross-border telemedicine activities. More information can be found in a feature published in the Ärztezeitung: OPs ohne Grenzen zwischen Lörrach und Basel - Modellprojekt zur grenzüberschreitenden Behandlung von Versicherten / Schweizer Kassen wollen Kosten senken. Are there lessons to be learned for other regions in Europe, i.e. SaarLorLux or the Grande Région?