Healthcare mobility in Italy continues to reveal deep regional imbalances, with thousands of patients traveling each year to receive treatment outside their home region. According to the most recent data, this phenomenon involves significant financial flows and highlights differences in quality, efficiency, and availability of services across the country.
In 2023, interregional healthcare mobility generated a total value of over €4.3 billion. This figure reflects both active mobility – patients moving to another region for care – and passive mobility, meaning the costs regions must reimburse when their residents seek treatment elsewhere.
