2026 Italy Healthcare Software and Service Vendor Report

The document is a technical report detailing the findings from Black Book Research regarding the state of healthcare software and service vendors in Italy for 2026. It focuses on the FSE 2.0 initiative, which aims to enhance regional interoperability and diagnostic data readiness within the Italian healthcare system. The report outlines the results of a user survey conducted over a year, highlighting key findings such as the ongoing challenges posed by regional fragmentation, the importance of diagnostic data for interoperability, and the impact of PNRR deadlines on compliance and workflow adoption. It also presents the Italy FSE 2.0 Readiness Index, which assesses various readiness domains, including national technical readiness and provider workflow fit. The report emphasizes the need for independent usability measurements and identifies uneven vendor readiness across different document types, underscoring the complexities of achieving a cohesive national clinical data network amidst decentralized health systems.