[Evidence-based proposals for improving the Zemsky Doctor program].

Currently, more and more attention is paid to the shortage of medical staff in rural and remote areas. In order to ensure the staffing of medical institutions with workers in rural areas, in the regions one-time compensations are paid as part of an event called "Zemsky Doctor". However, "Zemsky Doctor" has shown a fading effect over the years of implementation, including due to the unwillingness of medical students to participate in this program.

[The quality and safety of rendering emergency and urgent medical care in hospitals].

The article presents the results of external auditing on the section "The organization of emergency and urgent medical care in hospital. Organization of admitting office functioning" in 30 medical organizations of the Russian Federation based on "The proposals (practical guidelines) of Roszdravnadzor for organizing internal quality control and safety of medical activity in medical organization (hospital)". The level of compliance with requirements of the Proposals is determined.

Understanding the role of physicians within the managerial structure of Russian hospitals.

This article examines the role of physicians within the managerial structure of Russian hospitals. A comparative qualitative methodology with a structured assessment framework is used to conduct case studies that allow for international comparison. The research is exploratory in nature and comprises 63 individual interviews and 49 focus groups with key informants in 15 hospitals, complemented by document analysis.