Hospital costs in Desenzano del Garda: questions about public health in Lombardy
The committee “Let’s Keep the Hospital of Desenzano on Montecroce” has raised significant concerns regarding the new hospital in Desenzano del Garda, which is planned to replace the existing facility. According to the information provided, ASST Garda has budgeted an expenditure of €129,093,303, while a recent feasibility study indicates a financial requirement that exceeds €142 million. However, the Lombardy Region has updated the overall financial forecast to a staggering €255 million, without providing details on the justifying costs, which has led to objections from the committee.
Furthermore, the group highlights a picture of accounting and managerial inconsistency regarding the management of public healthcare in Lombardy, with emergency rooms overwhelmed and shortages in healthcare personnel. The Region’s decision to invest substantial amounts in the construction of the new facility rather than improving the current conditions of existing structures is viewed by committee members as politically opaque and technically unjustified. The lack of transparency regarding the future uses of the current Montecroce hospital further fuels citizens’ concerns about the costs of the hospital and public healthcare in the region.