Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Basilicata

ASP Basilicata, also known as Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Basilicata, is the local health authority responsible for delivering healthcare services in the Basilicata region of Italy. It operates as part of the Italian National Health Service, managing a network of hospitals, clinics, and public health programs for the resident population. The organisation provides medical care, preventive services, and health administration across the province. Its facilities include the Madonna delle Grazie hospital in Matera and the IRCCS CROB research hospital, among others. ASP Basilicata coordinates patient assistance and ensures continuity of care during normal operations and emergencies. The organisation also engages in collaboration with other healthcare entities and regional authorities to maintain service standards.

Distinguishing attributes of ASP Basilicata include its role as a provincial public health authority that oversees both general healthcare delivery and specialised research institutions such as IRCCS CROB. It demonstrated its crisis management capability during the January 2024 cyberattack by activating a regional crisis unit and working with national cybersecurity experts to restore systems. While the ASP and IRCCS CROB systems were recovered without damage, the incident highlighted the organisation’s reliance on secure IT infrastructure for hospital operations. The organisation’s structure is that of a public entity under the Basilicata regional government, reflecting its status as an Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale. ASP Basilicata’s director general publicly acknowledged the impact of the cyberattack and committed to ongoing resolution efforts, underscoring its accountability to the community it serves.