Rocco Palumbo

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Rocco Palumbo is a leading scholar in public management and healthcare innovation, whose work bridges the critical intersection of digital transformation and collaborative governance. His research primarily explores how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can drive organizational change, with a particular focus on service ecosystems and value co-creation in healthcare settings. Palumbo’s most cited paper, “Reaping the benefits of digital transformation through Public-Private Partnership: A service ecosystem view applied to healthcare” (2022), has garnered 29 citations for its pioneering framework that reimagines how publicly owned healthcare organizations can leverage collaborative models to navigate digital disruption. By advancing the concept of a viable service ecosystem, he provides both theoretical depth and practical guidance for policymakers and managers seeking to enhance public sector responsiveness. Beyond this flagship work, Palumbo has made substantial contributions to understanding organizational resilience, patient engagement, and the socio-technical dynamics of health service delivery. His scholarship is widely recognized for its interdisciplinary rigor, earning him a reputation as a thought leader in public administration and health policy. For students and researchers, Palumbo’s work offers essential insights into how strategic partnerships can unlock the full potential of digital innovation in the public interest.