Healthcare databases in Lombardy

ARIA (Azienda Regionale per l'Innovazione e gli Acquisti) is the central digital and purchasing agency for the Lombardy region in Italy, managing one of Europe's most extensive healthcare databases. The company operates the Regional Socio-Healthcare Information System (SISS), which integrates data from millions of citizens, thousands of general practitioners, and hundreds of public and private hospitals. ARIA provides critical infrastructure for electronic health records, digital prescriptions, and healthcare analytics, supporting both clinical operations and regional health planning. By centralizing healthcare data and procurement, ARIA facilitates innovation in digital health and provides a robust framework for population health management and epidemiological research.