Sara Barsanti

Sara Barsanti serves as Assistant Professor of Management at the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy, affiliated with the Institute of Management. She holds a PhD in Health Care Management and coordinates the Management and Healthcare Laboratory, focusing on healthcare system optimization within public administration contexts.

Her research expertise centers on performance management in public services, with specialized focus on primary care systems, integrated care models, and long-term care solutions. Barsanti employs mixed-method approaches combining organizational theory with practical healthcare delivery frameworks, emphasizing user experience, service integration strategies, and performance evaluation metrics across diverse healthcare settings.

Barsanti's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to healthcare management literature, with recurring themes in regional healthcare strategies, primary-secondary care integration, and performance measurement systems. Her work frequently addresses real-world challenges in Italian regional healthcare systems, particularly in Tuscany, while incorporating international perspectives through collaborations with institutions like the University of Toronto.

She actively leads multiple research initiatives funded by regional governments and healthcare authorities, focusing on practical implementation of service improvements. Current projects address assisted living facility assessment, healthcare optimization in remote areas, and post-acute care for vulnerable populations, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into actionable healthcare solutions.

Barsanti maintains extensive collaborations with academic institutions including the University of Bologna, University of Florence, and international partners like the Jan van Es Institute in the Netherlands. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical healthcare administration challenges across multiple Italian regions including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lombardy.