Organization and Management in Private Medicine: Current Challenges and Strategic Priorities

Introduction. The development of the private sector in the Russian healthcare system has been an important area of state socio-economic policy over the course of recent decades. Private medical organizations perform a significant function by expanding the availability of medical care, diversifying the forms of service provision, introducing innovative technologies, and increasing the competitiveness of the entire medical market. As the public sector becomes saturated and patient demands grow, it is private clinics that are at the forefront of introducing new management models, digital solutions, and customer-oriented services. At the same time, the current stage of private healthcare development is characterized by a number of acute organizational and managerial challenges. The purpose of the work is to identify the key challenges faced by private medical organizations, as well as to substantiate promising areas for improving management systems, taking into account the current realities of the medical services market. Materials and methods. The study used methods of systematic, comparative, and content analysis of regulatory documents, health development strategies, and statistical data from the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, as well as materials from practical experience in managing private medical organizations. A qualitative analysis of management models was used, as well as an analysis of publications in specialized medical and management publications. Results. Modern management challenges in private medicine require organizations to switch to strategically oriented and client-centered management models that can ensure sustainability and adaptability in the face of competition, staff shortages, digitalization, and limited participation in the compulsory health insurance system. The implementation of priority development directions — the formation of a service management logic, integration into public-private partnerships, the development of a project approach, strengthening human resources, and building digital ecosystems — allows not only to increase the effectiveness of private medical organizations but also to strengthen their role in ensuring accessibility and quality of medical care in the country.

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