The ‘expensive bill’ also puts hospitals in crisis. “We currently spend 1.5 billion euros on electricity. We have estimated that, given the increases, we will have an increase in costs of about 500 million more, reaching the figure of 2 billion. This affects the income statement and investments. , as well as the working life of health workers and citizens. Of course, we will be forced to rationalize services and, above all, not to ensure future investments “. This was highlighted by Antonio D’Urso, vice president of Fiaso (Italian Federation of Italian Hospitals), who spoke at ‘L’Italia s’è awakened’ on Radio Cusano Campus.
“Many companies – he explains – already have alternative energy production systems, but they are not enough to cover the costs. We will have to pay a higher bill to ensure the survival of companies. Our health system, thinking about Covid, has revolutionized and has given clear signs of improvement, but the response to the crisis – he continues – could lead to negative resolutions due to the new energy cost “.
“The National Health Fund has certainly increased, and we have the funds allocated and unused during Covid, but many of these – warns D’Urso – will be used to pay the energy bill which, at the moment, is equal to 500 million. So in the end it will be necessary to make ends meet, given that our goal is sustainability, as well as ensuring citizens the best services. On the other hand, companies need to take a decisive step forward towards the new ecological and energy transition. Currently only 20% of the kW used in hospitals are covered by renewable energy, the rest is purchased. This aspect heavily influences the operators “.
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