Pnrr: work is underway for the total implementation of the electronic health record

Pnrr: work is underway for the total implementation of the electronic health record

As part of the Pnrr, which deploys resources that focus on innovation and digitalisation, work is underway for the total implementation of the electronic health record, first at a national level, then with subsequent possible interoperability within the European Union. The Minister of Health says so Horace Schillaci, in a video intervention sent on the occasion of the meeting “Health protection at European level: a bet for the future”, which takes place at Esperienza Europa “David Sassoli” in Rome, organized by the European Parliament's office in Italy and attended by the office manager Carlo Corazza.

“The pandemic – explains the minister – has demonstrated the value of the universality of health services, even in the European context, and how public health must be considered a fundamental investment for people's well-being. And he taught that health has a global dimension. With this awareness, Italy is committed with other European Union states to strengthening healthcare systems and working to guarantee equitable and accessible healthcare to all. Despite the economic difficulties and the energy crisis, the Italian government has increased the resources allocated to healthcare in the three-year period 2023-2026 and thanks to the Pnrr funds we are committed to making the national healthcare service more resilient and ready to face future challenges".

"Plan – continues Schillaci – invests significantly in innovation and digitalisation. Digital health can ensure an innovative turning point for the entire health system, promoting personalized and person-centred care and promotion, prevention and health planning actions in line with the health needs of the population. In particular, we are working to achieve the total implementation of the electronic health record in the coming months, initially at a national level, then with subsequent interoperability, hopefully in the European Union. The challenge to be overcome is to create an environment in which health data can be shared and used securely while protecting the confidentiality of every citizen's data."