A telemedicine center was established at a district clinical hospital to support healthcare workers’ professional development and reduce patients’ financial costs. Its ongoing work and improvements in telemedicine technologies increased the effectiveness of cooperation with healthcare institutions across the district and Russia. Distance learning and remote consultations, available without staff leaving their workplaces, reduced the number of patients referred to federal medical centers and improved staff qualifications. Video consultations between local healthcare professionals and leading Russian specialists can reduce the costs patients incur when seeking medical care.