TERMS OF PURCHASE OF MEDICAL SERVICES FOR RADIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS UNDER MEDICAL GUARANTEE PROGRAMS

Abstract

Goal of research: to investigate and analyze the conditions for the purchase of medical services under medical guarantee programs using radiological methods of diagnosis and treatment.Materials and methods. The materials of the study were the specifications and conditions for the purchase of medical services under medical guarantee programs approved by the Cabinet of Ministers for use in 2022 year and 15 contracts between the National Health Service of Ukraine and the Health care facilities under the program "Medical assistance for acute cerebral stroke. The following methods were used in the study: bibliosemantic, content-analysis, structural and logical analysis.Results. The study found that health guarantee programs include the specification and requirements for purchasing medical services under medical guarantee programs. Terms of purchase determine the requirements for equipment and specialists. They depend on the medical guarantee program. Radiation diagnostics is included in 43.6% of medical guarantee programs. The analysis indicates the imperfection of the approved requirements for the purchase of radiation diagnostic methods for medical guarantee programs.Conclusions. The National Health Service of Ukraine pays considerable attention to the use of radiological diagnostic methods in clinical practice. At the same time, the conditions for purchasing diagnostic services using radiological diagnostic methods need to be improved.