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San Marino healthcare governance and service delays

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San Marino healthcare system governance and service delays

The healthcare system in San Marino is facing continues to face challenges regarding service delivery and governance. Data from the Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale (ISS) indicates that 17 out of 47 monitored services, including 10 specialist visits and 7 diagnostic examinations, are exceeding established waiting time standards. In response to To mitigate these delays, health officials have implemented additional services increased available slots in gastroenterology, radiology, and orthopedics. Alessandro Bertolini, director of health activities, noted that increasing available slots is the primary method for reducing waiting lists. Specific improvements Improvements include the addition of specialists in Otorhinolaryngology, which reduced reducing Otorhinolaryngology wait times to approximately four days, days and the introduction of introducing home pediatric visits for fragile patients up to 14 years of age starting October 1. Management of the ISS is now facing scrutiny following age. Governance remains a dispute regarding the early return point of surgeon Giovanni Landolfo from leave. contention. The political opposition, led by Repubblica Futura, has accused the government and the ISS Executive Committee of “political interference and bureaucratic mismanagement” concerning following a dispute regarding the movement early return of medical department heads. Critics have pointed to previous difficulties in the orthopedics department and raised broader concerns regarding staff shortages and potential new medical fees. surgeon Giovanni Landolfo from leave. Secretary of State Massimo Andrea Ugolini has defended the administration, characterizing the dispute as calling it a “purely administrative issue” that should be resolved by issue.” In response to the ISS general management and executive committee trend of citizens utilizing private healthcare to ensure service continuity. Concurrently, avoid delays, the PSD political party has proposed new a governance models model to address the increasing complexity of the system reintegrate private choices into a structured public framework to prevent fragmented clinical histories. Furthermore, legislators Andrea Greco, Angelo Primiani, and the trend of citizens turning Massimo Romano have submitted a bill to establish a temporary eight-member commission. This body would monitor healthcare waiting lists, analyze contracts with accredited private healthcare. providers, and oversee PNRR investments to ensure transparency and service quality.

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  1. 2026-10-27 08:01 UTC San Marino healthcare governance and service delays
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