Lombardia Regional Cerebral Stroke project

Regional healthcare objectives in Lombardy are evolving with a review that places greater emphasis on prevention rapid actions for time-dependent pathologies.

The use of digital tools and data transparency are at the heart of planning for a more efficient, equitable healthcare system focused on citizens’ needs.

The Lombardy Region has devoted particular attention to stroke management as part of its 2025 healthcare planning. The measures include greater integration between hospitals and the local area, with the establishment of specialist networks for cerebral stroke that guarantee rapid and coordinated diagnostic and therapeutic pathways. Emergency and urgent care departments are being upgraded, strengthening stroke units to ensure effective treatments such as thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.

The use of innovative technologies and continuous training of healthcare personnel are key to improving clinical outcomes and reducing intervention times.

The implementation of regional digital healthcare faces several challenges: the use of obsolete technologies that slow down modernization and increase vulnerability to cyberattacks; the security and privacy of healthcare data; the difficulty of integrating and making existing information systems interoperable; the need for adequate training for healthcare personnel; cultural and organizational resistance to change; and patient involvement and acceptance. In addition, it is crucial to ensure economic sustainability and regulatory updates to effectively support digitization. Overcoming these challenges is essential to improving the efficiency, quality, and equity of social and healthcare services.