Public-Private Partnerships in Italian Health Services
Author Information
Author(s): Cappellaro Giulia, Longo Francesco
Primary Institution: Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
Hypothesis
What are the reasons for the adoption of institutional public-private partnerships and what governance and managerial features are necessary to make them effective?
Conclusion
Institutional public-private partnerships can provide significant benefits to national health services when used alongside traditional public service provisions.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified four critical governance and managerial issues for successful public-private partnerships.
- Institutional PPPs were found to be effective in providing specialized health services.
- The research highlighted the importance of public capital allocation and private financial involvement.
Takeaway
This study looks at how public and private groups can work together to provide health services in Italy, showing that they can be really helpful when done right.
Methodology
A qualitative analysis using a comparative embedded case study design focused on four institutional public-private partnerships in the Veneto region of Italy.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the authors' involvement in the regional evaluation committee.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable due to the specific regional context and the limited number of cases analyzed.
Participant Demographics
The study involved four public-private partnerships in the Veneto region, with a focus on health care services.
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