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The aims of the project “Västerbotten without borders” (VuG) is to develop, test and eventually establish a comprehensive digital healthcare delivery model. This project will combine customized digital technology and the attractiveness of innovative work models for healthcare providers. In this model, the skills of the professionals are utilized regardless of where they are located. In particular, the VuG activities are based on the delivering of different healthcare services to Swedish patients from a virtual clinic established in Spain. Through VuG, the Region of Västerbotten and Sweden have a chance to take a leading position inthe delivering of digital healthcare services. This project will contribute to global change in healthcare systems and organizations by bridging geographical gaps and promoting equities in health. The project is aimed to create a sustainable model that belongs to the public health services, strengthening the current competencies of the existing employees with the help of collaborativeservice design methodology (“design thinking”).