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This chapter presents insights into the impact of subsidiarity-informed governance reforms introduced in Lombardy in 1995 (regional law no. 31/1997). This is achieved by exploring the impact of the governance reforms on the structure, services, and stakeholders in health services in the Lombard region. Secondary information about the governance reforms and an overview of health and social care was provided by the Istituto Regionale di Ricerca delta Lombardia (IReR). Primary data were gathered in interviews with directors from the Lombard region and managers from public and private hospitals. Fieldwork was conducted during a visit to Lombardy in January 2010. The chapter concludes with my personal reflections on the impact and implications of the reforms for health services.
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Haugh, H. (2012). Regional Governance of Health Services in Lombardy. In: Colombo, A. (eds) Subsidiarity Governance. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137012104_7
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