UNVEILING THE SHADOW ECONOMY IN UZBEKISTAN’S HEALTHCARE: COMBATING CHALLENGES WITH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Аннотация

This article delves into the ongoing challenges and opportunities within Uzbekistan’s healthcare system, spotlighting recent strides in digital transformation and increased budget allocations aimed at enhancing service delivery. It also examines the introduction of state medical insurance as a promising step toward more sustainable healthcare financing. However, alongside these positive developments, critical organizational and financial issues persist, undermining the quality of care and resulting in funding losses essential for the growth of medical institutions. A significant concern is the recurring financial and economic irregularities, often perpetuated by those within the sector, which not only erode public trust but also fuel widespread dissatisfaction. Despite efforts to modernize and digitize, these challenges remain prevalent, underscoring the need for stronger regulatory measures and a renewed focus on transparency torestore confidence in Uzbekistan’s healthcaresystem. Keywords: Medical services, digital transformation in healthcare, healthcare financing, medical insurance, embezzlement in healthcare, misappropriation of funds, budget management in healthcare, healthcare efficiency, paid medical services, shadow economy in healthcare, healthcaretransparency