In addition, the 2016 self-regulation (code de deontologie) has further constrained competition and the size of medical practices (Autorite de la concurrence, 2016a). Though the 2016 Health Law expanded midwives’ roles somewhat, a more general definition of the scope of activities of different professions, for instance in terms of general “missions” rather than specific tasks/acts, would provide greater flexibility. For example, private-hire vehicles could be allowed to transport autonomous patients and complement the services of taxi drivers, and optometrists could be authorised to prescribe some medical goods, such as glasses (IGF, 2013). Coverage of telemedicine by the statutory health insurance will be implemented in 2018.