To conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of a national universal newborn hearing screening program.

National Agency for Regional Health Services – AGENAS; Umbria Region – Health and Social Services Directorate – Service II; ASL Brindisi – Neonatology Division; Regional Health Agency (ARES) PUGLIA; CEIS Health – Faculty of Economics – University of Tor Vergata; Regional Health Agency (ARES) PIEDMONT.