Theoretical foundations of activities of executive authorities to reform health care system in Russian Federation

The authors identified the main factors influencing the process of reforming the health care system in Russia. The purpose is to study the essence and main features of the health care system in order to analyze the activities of executive authorities to reform the health care system in the Russian Federation. The authors noted that the health care system in Russia is built according to the district principle, which involves the division of certain territories into certain medical areas. The system of governing bodies of the health care system in the Russian Federation has been studied in more detail. The main powers of executive authorities in the management and reform of the health care system are determined. It is concluded that in modern conditions the management of the health care system in the Russian Federation is carried out by various authorities in the state, both at the federal and regional levels. However, reforming the health care system and organizing the achievement of health care goals for the protection of the health of individuals is carried out only by executive authorities with their inherent structure and powers.