The organization of the health care system in the Russian Federation

Abstract

This article is a part of the "Road Map ISPOR" and comprehensively describes health care system in the Russian Federation - including its funding, sources of financing, free medical care, and also the rules of mandatory medical insurance. It presents the organization of the health system at both local and national levels including the division of funding for programs and health care provided to specific groups of citizens. Functioning of the departmental health care financed from public funds is also described. Apart from the mandatory insurance, the article also outlines voluntary medical insurance. Finally it describes the decision-making structure and procedures in the health care system as well as organizations carrying out health technology assessment in Russia.