Tag #Physician Employment

How will the reform of general practitioner contracts impact access to primary healthcare services in Italy, specifically concerning the utilization of the 1,350 Community Houses funded by the PNRR?

A sweeping reform is reshaping Italy's primary healthcare system, transitioning general practitioners (GPs) from independent contractors to salaried employees of the National Health Service (NHS). This change is crucial for the functionality of the 1,350 Community Houses established with €2 billion in funding from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The reform aims to address the aging GP workforce and improve access to healthcare.