IMPROVING ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This article analyzes the characteristics and development prospects of entrepreneurial activity in the healthcare system of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Based on the current regulatory and legal framework, including the Law “On Healthcare” (1996), the Law “On Public-Private Partnership” (2019), the “New Uzbekistan Development Strategy” (2022–2026), as well as presidential decrees, the priority directions for improving the entrepreneurial sector are outlined. The study highlights the main challenges hindering the growth of private healthcare, such as bureaucratic procedures, a shortage of qualified personnel, and limited financial resources. It emphasizes the necessity of integrating entrepreneurial entities into the system of mandatory health insurance, supporting new initiatives in the regions, and introducing innovative technologies. In conclusion, it is argued that the synergy between state policy and private initiative plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability and competitiveness of the healthcare system.