Basilicata, Italy is investing significantly in its healthcare system, allocating over 1,200 million to the Healthcare System to improve services and meet growing demand.
Healthcare Funding Boosted in Basilicata
New resources aim to reduce wait times and improve salaries for healthcare workers.
- Planning activities related to outpatient specialist and extensive rehabilitation services, as outlined in Law 833, have been clarified with new criteria and resources.
- Nearly two million euros have been earmarked to reduce waiting lists for outpatient services.
- Financial resources for rehabilitation services will increase by over 4 million euros in 2025 and an additional 1,500,000 euros in 2026.
- A 2% cut implemented in 2012 has been eliminated, and service rates have been updated for the first time in 16 years.
A longstanding impasse in healthcare planning has been resolved, providing healthcare companies with clear guidelines and funding to contract services with affiliated private centers. The Regional Council established criteria that adhere to national spending limits and judicial rulings, while also considering previously defined needs. This move promises a more streamlined and effective healthcare delivery system for the region.
What impact will these changes have on patients? The increased funding and updated rates are expected to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for citizens of Basilicata, while also positively impacting the compensation of hundreds of healthcare employees.
Specifically, the Regional Council has increased financial resources by over 4 million euros for 2025 and a further 1,500,000 euros for 2026 for services related to extensive rehabilitation. This includes eliminating a 2% cut established in 2012 and adjusting service rates – a change that hasn’t occurred in 16 years – which will have positive consequences on the salaries of hundreds of employees. Healthcare companies are now responsible for implementing these changes and monitoring service delivery across the region.
Officials emphasize the importance of avoiding unnecessary tension and focusing on the best interests of the citizens. They hope that all involved parties will operate with ethical considerations and a shared commitment to public service. The framework established aims to foster clarity and collaboration between healthcare companies and affiliated structures.
