# Italy healthcare digitalization and chronic care management > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-healthcare-digitalization-and-chronic-care-management > Updated: 2026-11-08T18:33:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Agenas, the Italian National Agency for Regional Health Services, has developed new reference models for preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic care pathways. These models target adults with chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, severe asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Developed with academic collaboration, the approach integrates telemedicine to support early diagnosis and disease management. Building on these models, a national operational framework has been released to allow the renewal of therapeutic plans for chronic patients through tele-visits. This initiative is intended to reduce hospital visits and travel for elderly patients and individuals with disabilities. While the system facilitates remote monitoring, specialists are required to verify the safety and efficacy of treatments, as renewals are not automatic. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-08: Italy: New remote therapeutic plan model and local medical shortages AGENAS introduces a national model for remote therapeutic plan renewals in Italy, while Portocannone pursues legal action to secure a local family doctor. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-new-remote-therapeutic-plan-model-and-local-medical-shortages ### 2026-10-19: Agenas implements new healthcare models and telemedicine pilots in Italy Agenas has established new healthcare models for diabetes, asthma, and COPD, while the Alessandria ASL is piloting a telemedicine project to support 300 elderly patients with chronic disease and social needs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agenas-implements-new-healthcare-models-and-telemedicine-pilots-in-italy --- Cite as: Italy healthcare digitalization and chronic care management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italy-healthcare-digitalization-and-chronic-care-management