Schillaci says waiting lists fall where laws work.
The Italian Health Minister says waiting lists are going down where the new law is followed. There is a difference in healthcare access across Italy. The government is helping doctors to reduce medication problems.
Health Minister Schillaci is focused on reducing over-prescription of medicine in Italy. He is working with the ISS, the Italian Institute of Health. The ISS helps doctors with their work. The goal is to make fewer people sick. The government wants to improve healthcare access for everyone in Italy.
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Highlights
Waiting Lists Decrease with Law
Health Minister Schillaci says waiting lists go down when the law is followed.
Regional Healthcare Disparities
There is a difference in healthcare access between Italian regions.
Collaboration with ISS
The ministry works with the ISS to help doctors.
Addressing Inappropriate Prescriptions
The ministry is working to stop doctors from prescribing too many medicines.
Focus on Preventing Illness
Schillaci wants to reduce the number of people getting sick.