# Tuscany regional healthcare funding and waiting lists > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tuscany-regional-healthcare-funding-and-waiting-lists > Updated: 2026-08-20T14:58:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Tuscany region is addressing significant strain within its healthcare system, particularly regarding long waiting lists for elderly care and specialized surgeries. In 2025, the region allocated €53 million to perform orthopedic prosthetic surgeries, such as hip and knee replacements, in the neighboring Emilia-Romagna region. This expenditure was driven by long public hospital waiting lists, with a significant portion of the €80.6 million total orthopedic mobility spend directed toward private clinics in Bologna. To further address care shortages, Tuscany allocated 10 million euros to reduce waiting lists for residential nursing homes (RSA), aiming to facilitate placement for approximately 700 individuals. This funding focuses on the “sanitary quota” of monthly fees, with half of the resources directed toward areas like Asl Nord ovest. Looking toward 2027, the region plans additional investments of 20 million euros for waiting lists and 12 million euros for staff contract adjustments, alongside initiatives to cover full care costs for dementia patients and provide home assistance through programs like “Sostegno fragilità anziani.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Tuscany allocates 10 million euros to reduce RSA waiting lists Tuscany has allocated 10 million euros to reduce RSA nursing home waiting lists, aiming to assist approximately 700 elderly residents and expanding future support for dementia patients. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuscany-allocates-10-million-euros-to-reduce-rsa-waiting-lists ### 2026-07-29: Tuscany spends €53 million on orthopedic prostheses in Emilia‑Romagna as waiting lists swell Tuscany allocated €53 million to private orthopaedic clinics in Emilia‑Romagna in 2025 as long waiting lists push patients to seek hip and knee prostheses outside the region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuscany-spends-53-million-on-orthopedic-prostheses-in-emiliaromagna-as-waiting-lists-swell --- Cite as: Tuscany regional healthcare funding and waiting lists. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tuscany-regional-healthcare-funding-and-waiting-lists