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Saturday, Sep 26, 2026

Increased Outpatient Fees Spark Concerns Over Italian Healthcare Access

Regional authorities have activated scheduled price hikes for public medical diagnostics and outpatient services, reigniting debates regarding the chronic underfunding of the national health service.
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