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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

The current stage of Italy in the implementation of genomics into the National Healthcare System: an application of the B1MG maturity level model.

Valentina Baccolini, Erica Pitini, Daniela Galeone, Carolina Marzuillo, Americo Cicchetti, Marcello Arca, Astrid M Vicente, Stefania Boccia, Paolo Villari

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Valentina BaccoliniDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Erica PitiniGeneral Directorate for Health Prevention, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy.
Daniela GaleoneGeneral Directorate for Health Prevention, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy.
Carolina MarzuilloDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Americo CicchettiAlta Scuola di Economia e Management dei Sistemi Sanitari (ALTEMS), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Marcello ArcaDepartment of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Astrid M VicenteDepartamento de Promoção da Saúde e Prevenção de Doenças Não-Transmissíveis, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal.
Stefania BocciaSection of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Paolo VillariDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Introduction: Genomics holds significant promise for prevention and clinical care yet integrating it into the national healthcare system (NHS) requires considerable system-wide changes. This study assessed the current stage of Italy in the use of genomics, to map critical areas for improvement and contribute to a strategic plan. Methods: A total of 18 experts rated individually the level of maturity of the Italian NHS on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) using the B1MG Maturity Level Model tool. This instrument is an European matrix of 49 indicators grouped into eight domains: governance, economic aspects, ethics and legislation, public awareness, workforce skills, clinical organization, clinical guidelines, and data infrastructure. Consensus procedures were performed within each domain to finally agree on one maturity level per indicator. Results: Despite a few national initiatives, Italy shows a local level of implementation in most indicators. Genomic medicine is considered a priority, but still lacks an updated strategy and investment plans. A higher maturity is reached for ethical and legal aspects, but there is a strong need to invest in workforce training, citizen engagement and literacy, and large-scale adoption of tools and novel technologies. Infrastructures and guidelines to improve data storage, management, analysis, interpretation, and sharing are not yet widespread available. Discussion: Italy is at the beginning of its journey towards a sustainable implementation of genomics. An updated national strategy with coordinated actions and investment plans is needed to make progress in key areas, including personnel education, public engagement, technical infrastructure, and clinical organization.

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Delivery of Health CareGenomicsHumansItalyexpert consultationgenomicsimplementationItalynational healthcare system

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