Head and manager in the healthcare system

Relevance. In the context of modernizing Uzbekistan’s healthcare system, a clear differentiation between the roles of the manager and the administrator, their functional specialization, and professional development is of particular importance. The article systematizes the concept of the manager and the administrator in healthcare, analyzes their functions, levels of responsibility, and current practices in international healthcare systems, including countries in Europe and North America. Special attention is paid to modern trends and innovations: the implementation of digital technologies, the value-based healthcare model, the formation of multidisciplinary teams, and risk management.

The purpose of the study: to systematize the concepts of the administrator and the manager, reveal the functional differences between them, define the levels of responsibility, and analyze current international practices in the field of healthcare management.

Materials and methods. The study utilized materials from the scientific electronic library PubMed and open-access internet resources. The analytical method and content analysis were applied.

Results. Based on international experience, practical recommendations for Uzbekistan are proposed, including the implementation of digital platforms, strategic planning, process optimization, and human resource development. The necessity of postgraduate training for a new generation of administrators at the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Management is emphasized, aimed at developing strategically thinking and competent leaders capable of ensuring the efficiency, sustainability, and innovative development of the country’s healthcare system.

Conclusion. Professional development and postgraduate training of a new generation of administrators at the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Management is an essential condition for the successful modernization of Uzbekistan’s healthcare system and its integration into the global medical community. Uzbekistan will be able to achieve high efficiency in its healthcare system, improve the population’s quality of life, and meet modern international standards, particularly through the training of strategically thinking, competent, and innovation-oriented administrators.

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