Development of primary health care in Moscow: New polyclinic standard

   The increase in the number of chronic noncommunicable diseases, changes in the age structure of the population, and an increase in demand for medical services in the primary health care system determine the need for an adequate response of health systems to these requests. Standardization is one of the effective mechanisms for managing the quality and accessibility of medical care provided to the population. The development of the Moscow healthcare system today is focused on the redistribution of forces towards primary healthcare and large-scale digitalization.

   Aim. To evaluate the results of the implementation of standardized solutions in the primary health care management system provided in outpatient clinics subordinate to the Department of Health of the city of Moscow.

   Materials and methods. Statistical and analytical methods, the method of expert interviews and content analysis of literature sources of domestic authors, as well as normative legal acts for 2018-2023 were used in the work. The main performance indicators of the outpatient clinics of Moscow are analyzed.

   Results. Important purposes of the healthcare system have been achieved: the created modern framework of outpatient care provided the opportunity to ensure equal access to quality care; the introduction of a single standard of polyclinics contributes to the rationalization of territorial planning, improvement and development of infrastructure, the use of innovative medical technologies and solutions; managerial and reorganization changes in the structure of polyclinics allowed to build convenient and clear routing of patients to receive medical care in the required volume and shorter terms. Changes in the Moscow primary health care system affect both external and internal processes, are aimed at maximizing the coverage of the population with health services, improving the provision of modern equipment to Moscow polyclinics, and creating a digital polyclinic.

   Conclusion. Bringing Moscow polyclinics to a single standard required reengineering of existing processes, restructuring of procedures focused on managing the completed case. The quality and accessibility of medical care to the population of Moscow remains a top priority in the development of outpatient care.

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