Regional Council Boosts Family Doctors for Local Care
apulia Region Approves measures to Strengthen Territorial and Home Healthcare
Table of Contents
- apulia Region Approves measures to Strengthen Territorial and Home Healthcare
- Apulia Region Boosts Healthcare: Q&A on New Measures
- What are the primary goals of the Apulia region’s new healthcare measures?
- What is the key change being implemented in primary care?
- How will primary assistance doctors operate under the new model?
- What level of funding is being allocated for the healthcare improvements?
- What specific benefits are anticipated for home healthcare?
- Are ther plans to hire additional medical staff?
- How will the remuneration of family doctors change?
- What is the timeline for the implementation of these measures?
- Summary of Key changes and Investments
Published: March 26, 2025
Teh Apulian regional council approved a measure Wednesday aimed at strengthening territorial and home healthcare. The goal is to guarantee more efficient and accessible services to citizens through a new regional supplementary agreement.
according to Michele Emiliano, president of the Puglia Region, the focus is on a change of pace for the Apulian health care,
with the conviction that with these measures, we will have health closer to citizens, efficient and sustainable, thanks to a new structure of territorial and home care that responds to the needs of an evolving population.
Raffaele Piemontese, the councilor for health, stated that With this resolution, the Puglia Region concretely starts the overcoming of the historic distinction between the general practitioner and continuity of care, introducing the unique role of primary assistance.
He also noted that this is a notable evolution, which not only improves the taking charge of patients, but guarantees greater efficiency in the management of resources and services.
The commissioner explained that the new model ensures primary assistance doctors no longer limit themselves to following their clients only, but assume a structured time commitment for the benefit of the entire community.
This activity can be carried out in territorial assistance garrisons, PTAs, or in the offices of the territorial functional aggregations, leading to the full operation of community homes as outlined by the national recovery plan and resilience.
Commissioner Piemontese also announced, We have new resources for primary and home care so that, starting from June 1, a total funding of over 83 million euros is made all available to the strengthening of the territorial health system, enhancing home care services and strengthening the role of general medical doctors.
Specifically, 12 million euros will be allocated to home assistance, utilizing resources from the PNRR, to ensure improved patient care at home, with the active involvement of community homes and territorial assistance garrisons.
Additionally, a plan to hire nursing staff, also funded by the PNRR, will be initiated to support general medical doctors, strengthen healthcare, and improve responsiveness to citizens’ health needs.
According to a statement from the regional agency, The new measures will guarantee a more equitable remuneration for family doctors, based on the hours actually dedicated to health care, with a obvious and traceable certification system through the Edotto information system.
The regional council has set a deadline of May 15, 2025, for concluding negotiations with trade union organizations to define the new rules of the regional supplementary agreement, which will take effect on June 1, 2025.
Apulia Region Boosts Healthcare: Q&A on New Measures
Published: march 26, 2025
This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about the apulia Region’s recent initiatives to strengthen territorial and home healthcare. The information presented here is based on the measures approved by the Apulian regional council.
What are the primary goals of the Apulia region’s new healthcare measures?
The Apulian regional council has approved measures aimed at strengthening territorial and home healthcare. The main goal is to guarantee more efficient and accessible services to citizens. This will be achieved through a new regional supplementary agreement. According to Michele Emiliano, President of the Puglia Region, the focus is on a ”change of pace for Apulian healthcare,” aiming for healthcare that is closer to citizens, efficient, and sustainable.
What is the key change being implemented in primary care?
A significant change includes overcoming the historical distinction between general practitioners and continuity of care, by introducing the unique role of primary assistance. This is a “notable evolution” that improves patient care and enhances the efficiency of resource management.
How will primary assistance doctors operate under the new model?
Under the new model, primary assistance doctors will assume a structured time commitment for the benefit of the entire community, rather than just following individual clients. This commitment can be fulfilled in various settings, including:
Territorial assistance garrisons
PTAs (presumably, Territorial Health Centers)
Offices of territorial functional aggregations
This will also lead to the full operation of community homes.
What level of funding is being allocated for the healthcare improvements?
Starting June 1st, a total funding of over 83 million euros will be available to:
Strengthen the territorial health system
Enhance home care services
Strengthen the role of general medical doctors
Specifically, 12 million euros will be allocated to home assistance, utilizing resources from the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan).
What specific benefits are anticipated for home healthcare?
The investment in home assistance, utilizing PNRR resources, aims to:
Ensure improved patient care at home
Ensure the active involvement of community homes and territorial assistance garrisons
Are ther plans to hire additional medical staff?
Yes, a plan to hire nursing staff is being initiated, also funded by the PNRR. This is designed to:
Support general medical doctors
Strengthen healthcare
Improve responsiveness to citizens’ health needs
How will the remuneration of family doctors change?
The new measures will guarantee a more equitable remuneration for family doctors, based on the actual hours dedicated to healthcare. This will be tracked using a clear and traceable certification system through the Edotto information system.
What is the timeline for the implementation of these measures?
May 15, 2025: Deadline for concluding negotiations wiht trade union organizations to define the new rules of the regional supplementary agreement.
* June 1, 2025: The new regional supplementary agreement will take effect.
Summary of Key changes and Investments
The following table provides a concise overview of the key changes and investments outlined in the new healthcare measures:
| Area of Focus | key Initiatives | Funding Allocation (approx.) | Timeline |
| :——————————- | :———————————————————————————— | :————————— | :—————————————- |
| Primary Assistance | Introduction of the unique role of primary assistance, replacing historic distinctions. | – | Effective June 1, 2025 |
| Home Healthcare | Enhanced patient care at home, involving community homes and territorial garrisons. | 12 million euros | Ongoing, with services beginning June 1, 2025 |
| Territorial Health System | Strengthening of the health system | ~71 million euros (remaining) | Ongoing, with services beginning June 1, 2025 |
| Staffing | Plan to hire nursing staff to support doctors and improve responsiveness. | (Included in PNRR funding above) | Ongoing |
| Physician Compensation | Equitable Remuneration,based on hours dedicated to healthcare| – | Effective June 1,2025 |