Waiting lists in healthcare: Molise opens up to non-contracted private facilities

A decree authorizes the ASREM to involve non-contractual private structures to reduce waiting times: an analysis of the new Molise healthcare scenario

In a national health context marked by increasingly long waiting lists, Molise decides to play an unexpected card. The ad acta Commissioner for health of Molise, Marco Bonamico, together with the Sub Commissioner, Ulisse Di Giacomo, has authorized the ASREM (Regional Health Company) to involve private health facilities not under contract for the year 2024. But what does this mean move for Molise patients and for the regional healthcare system?

A DECREE TO REDUCE WAITING TIMES
The decree, issued on 29 April 2024, is part of a regulatory framework defined by law 213/2023, which provides for the purchase of additional services to reduce waiting times. But why involve non-contractual private structures? The answer lies in the need to guarantee the complete implementation of the operational plans for the recovery of the waiting lists.

THE ROLE OF NON-CONTRACTUAL PRIVATE STRUCTURES
Non-contracted private facilities represent an additional option for patients, an alternative to accredited public and private facilities. These facilities, despite not having a contract with ASREM, can offer quality healthcare services, helping to reduce waiting times.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE MOLISANO HEALTH SYSTEM
This move could represent a significant change for the Molise healthcare system. On the one hand, opening up to non-contractual private facilities could lead to greater efficiency and a reduction in waiting times. On the other hand, it is essential to ensure that access to these facilities is equitable and that the quality of the services offered is high.

TOWARDS A FUTURE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION?
The decree of Commissioner Bonamico and Sub-Commissioner Di Giacomo could represent a step towards a future of greater collaboration between the public and private sectors in healthcare. However, it is essential that this collaboration is based on principles of equity, transparency and quality of services. Only in this way will it be possible to guarantee the right to health of all Molise citizens.