# Modena hospital reorganization controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/modena-hospital-reorganization-controversy > Updated: 2026-10-21T04:54:03.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In Modena, a proposed €550 million healthcare reorganization plan has sparked significant public and political opposition. The plan involves establishing a new hospital hub in Baggiovara to concentrate high-complexity care, which would transition the existing Policlinico into a facility primarily for low and medium-intensity care. On October 18, approximately 200 protesters organized by the committee ‘Modena merita di più’ marched to voice concerns over healthcare accessibility for vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women and the disabled. Committee representative Mattia Meschieri cautioned that the shift could reduce the Policlinico to a ‘second-tier’ emergency service. Labor unions also criticized the administration for a lack of consultation. Following these protests, political leaders have addressed the tension. While Mayor Alessio Mantellassi has assigned new civic participation roles to foster dialogue between the administration and citizens, the Democratic Party (PD) has formally raised concerns. PD leader Diego Lenzini argued that emergency and urgent care services must remain within the city and insisted that restructuring decisions be made through collective participation and the Local Action Plan (PAL). ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Modena political developments regarding civic participation and hospital planning Modena Mayor Alessio Mantellassi has granted new civic participation roles to Marco Dicuio, while the Democratic Party is contesting plans to move Policlinico hospital functions to Baggiovara. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modena-political-developments-regarding-civic-participation-and-hospital-planning ### 2026-10-19: Modena citizens protest proposed hospital reorganization Hundreds of people in Modena protested the planned relocation of high-complexity medical services to a new hospital in Baggiovara, fearing reduced healthcare access for the city center. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modena-citizens-protest-proposed-hospital-reorganization --- Cite as: Modena hospital reorganization controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/modena-hospital-reorganization-controversy