The Marche Region has decided to invest significantly in telemedicine, with funding of 134 million euros. The regional council has signed an agreement with Lombardy for the purchase of telemedicine services, aiming to improve care for patients with chronic pathologies such as diabetes and heart disease.
The Agreement with Lombardy
The agreement includes collaboration with the Lombardy Region, which already has an advanced infrastructure and consolidated experience in the field of telemedicine. This partnership will allow the Marche region to rapidly implement remote assistance services, taking advantage of best practices and technologies already in use in Lombardy.
Areas of Application of Telemedicine
The Marche telemedicine project will cover various areas, with particular attention to the following pathologies:
- Diabetes: Continuous monitoring of glucose levels, remote medical consultations, personalized treatment management.
- Chronic cardiac diseases: Remote control of vital parameters, cardiac telemonitoring, prevention of complications through timely interventions.
- Other chronic pathologies: Remote monitoring and management of other chronic conditions that require constant follow-up.
Benefits for Patients and the Healthcare System
The introduction of telemedicine will bring numerous benefits:
- Facilitated Access to Treatment: Patients will be able to consult doctors and receive assistance without having to travel, reducing the burden on traditional healthcare services.
- Continuous monitoring: Telemedicine technologies allow constant monitoring of vital parameters, guaranteeing timely interventions if necessary.
- Reduction of Healthcare Costs: Telemedicine can help reduce costs related to hospitalizations and outpatient visits, optimizing healthcare resources.
- Improved Quality of Life: Patients will be able to manage their chronic conditions more efficiently and with greater convenience.
Project Implementation
The investment of 134 million euros will be used to develop and implement the necessary technological infrastructure, train healthcare personnel, and raise patient awareness of the new services available. Cutting-edge telemedicine platforms will be adopted, with user-friendly interfaces and advanced security systems to protect patient data.
Conclusion
The initiative of the Marche Region represents an important step towards the innovation of the regional healthcare system, improving access to care and the quality of care for patients with chronic pathologies. Telemedicine, thanks to the agreement with Lombardy, will allow us to offer efficient and personalized care, while reducing costs and optimizing healthcare resources.
