Charting public health horizons: Hybrid SMEs and the X.0 Wave Theory in post-COVID governance

Authors

  • Hamid Mattiello Center for Sustainable Governance (CSG), University of Applied Sciences (FHM), 33602 Bielefeld, Germany Author
  • Diana Mattiello Senior Physician Surgery, Limmattal Hospital, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland Author

Keywords:

public health; Hybrid SMEs; the X.0 Wave Theory; post-COVID governance; health innovation; resilience; Welfare X.0; internet of health (IoH); digital health ecosystem (DHE); digital health

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed significant weaknesses in global public health systems, highlighting the urgent need for innovative governance strategies. This study investigates the potential of the X.0 Wave Framework, also referred to as the Comprehensive Integration Theory, alongside the innovative model of Hybrid Enterprises (SME X.0, where X.0 = 5.0), to revolutionize public health governance in a post-pandemic era. It emphasizes the role of these transformative concepts in reshaping strategic approaches to health systems, ensuring resilience, adaptability, and proactive crisis management. It delves into the integration of advanced technologies and novel business models to improve public health responses, resilience, and preparedness for future crises. By merging forecasting models, proactive measures, and sustainable practices, this chapter presents a comprehensive framework for developing adaptable and robust public health strategies to meet evolving challenges. Healthcare, social systems, and welfare structures are transitioning from conventional practices to advanced, data-centric methodologies, giving rise to a groundbreaking concept termed the “Digital Health Ecosystem” (DHE) and a new paradigm known as the “Internet of Health” (IoH). This concept integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into health and social welfare systems, revolutionizing how data is collected, analyzed, and utilized to enhance individual and community well-being. This proposal aims to develop a comprehensive framework guided by the X.0 Wave Theory to address the ethical, social, and digital dimensions of the IoH, ensuring that technological advancements benefit society equitably and responsibly.

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Charting public health horizons: Hybrid SMEs and the X.0 Wave Theory in post-COVID governance. (2025). Journal of Policy and Society, 3(2). https://journal.csrp-pub.com/index.php/JPS/article/view/39