Legal changes: focus on primary health care

Aim. To analyze and assess changes in the legislation of the Russian Federation related to primary health care for the first quarter of 2025.

Material and methods. The study included an analysis of regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation that entered into force in the first quarter of 2025, as well as methodological guidelines. The analysis identified key changes related to the structure and functioning of the primary health care system, and assessed their impact on healthcare provision. Particular attention was paid to aspects related to improving the availability and quality of healthcare, as well as changes in management and financial mechanisms. This allows for a deeper understanding of the consequences of legal innovations for all healthcare participants.

Results. The study results showed that legislation changes create preconditions for more efficient functioning of the primary health care system in the Russian Federation. This, in turn, should improve public health and increase patient satisfaction.

Conclusion. The conducted study of legislation changes coming into force in the first quarter of 2025 and methodological guidelines emphasizes the importance of legal innovations in the primary health care system in the Russian Federation. The identified changes are aimed at improving the healthcare availability and quality, introducing modern technologies and improving the qualifications of medical workers. These measures create favorable conditions for work of health facilities and increase patient satisfaction. Thus, legal reforms represent an important step towards improving the healthcare system, which ultimately should contribute to improving public health and increasing healthcare efficiency.