Is the Future of Public Health after Covid-19 Becoming Digital? Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in the Italian National Health System: A Special Case Study
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Article Title: Is the Future of Public Health after Covid-19 Becoming Digital? Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in the Italian National Health System: A Special Case Study
The recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic represented a turning point in many health sectors worldwide, particularly in Italy, one of the nations most affected by COVID-19. There is no doubt that the pandemic has accelerated the spread of digital technologies in health care. This article proposes, as a special case study, the introduction and dissemination of EHRs in the Italian national health system, highlighting their limits and areas for improvement through the introduction of health regulations that are more appropriate for a unified vision of national health.