Local Health Authority (Italy)

A Local Health Authority (Italian: azienda sanitaria locale), commonly abbreviated as ASL in Italian, or a Local Health Unit Authority, known as AUSL, is a public organization that falls under the purview of the Italian public administration. Its primary mandate is to deliver healthcare services to a specific territorial area, which is typically at the provincial level. In different regions of Italy, these entities are referred to by various designations, including ASP, ASM, ATS, and AST.

The primary responsibility of a Local Health Authority in Italy is to perform the tasks of the National Health Service, as well as other duties established by law within the specified territorial area.