THE ROLE OF ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY IN HEALTHCARE REFORM

Abstract

The article is devoted to revealing the role of anti-corruption policy in the process of reforming the healthcare sector and highlights a set of factors that influence the effectiveness of the implementation of relevant measures. The author emphasizes that corruption in the medical sector is one of the main obstacles to improving the quality and accessibility of services, as it leads to inefficient use of budget funds, undermines public trust and complicates the implementation of systemic transformations. An important component of combating abuse in the medical sector is clear legislative regulation, the introduction of transparent procurement mechanisms, the implementation of electronic systems for monitoring and auditing financial flows, as well as the organization of open access to public data on the activities of medical institutions. The study provides examples of international standards that prove the urgent need for coordinated interaction between government structures, professional associations and patient associations in order to timely identify and eliminate corruption risks. Particular attention is paid to the role of state anti-corruption bodies and independent public organizations in ensuring effective control over the implementation of reforms, and the impact of medical education and the formation of ethical standards of behavior on the prevention of offenses among personnel is also revealed in detail. Thus, the article substantiates the strategic importance of anti-corruption measures for increasing the effectiveness of reforms in the medical sector, increasing the level of patient trust and improving the overall quality of life of the population. The argument is presented that the optimal vector for the development of the health care system is a combination of comprehensive organizational changes, active public involvement and the use of innovative technologies to enhance accountability and professionalism. This approach provides a sustainable effect and creates conditions for the emergence of new management and financial models that meet modern global challenges and meet the needs of patients.