Italian regions have approved a directive requiring family doctors to dedicate six hours per week to working in new community health centers. This agreement clears a key hurdle in renewing contracts for family physicians, which are due to expire on June 30th. The directive was necessary to unlock the contract renewal process, addressing concerns about physician workloads and access to care. Community health centers are a key component of Italy’s ongoing healthcare reform, aiming to provide more accessible and integrated primary care services. The agreement seeks to balance the needs of doctors with the goals of strengthening local healthcare networks. This move is expected to impact the organization of primary care delivery across Italy, with doctors now formally obligated to contribute time to these new facilities. The approval ensures continuity of care as the contract deadline approaches.