This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Italian healthcare system, highlighting its structure, provisions, and operational framework. The Italian National Health Service, based on universal coverage, offers various services including outpatient and inpatient care, with specific lists detailing free and cost-based services. The system is financed through patient copayments and taxes, with regional health units managing service delivery. The report also explores the comparison between the Italian and the US healthcare systems, contrasting their approaches to public versus private financing and service access. Italy's system emphasizes universal access and publicly funded services, while the US relies more on private insurance and market-based healthcare. The report also discusses the strengths, weaknesses, and challenges within the Italian healthcare model, emphasizing the need for improvements in disease prevention and addressing performance disparities.