Analysis of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated October 25, 2024, No. 1207
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated October 25, 2024, No. 1207 amended paragraph 4 of the Regulation on Medical and Social Expertise, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 3, 2009, No. 1317.
Main Changes
- Establishment of the Central Medical and Social Expert Commission of the Ministry of Health: The new version of paragraph 4 introduces a fifth paragraph, which obligates the Ministry of Health (MoH) to establish the Central Medical and Social Expert Commission.
- Transfer of Rights and Responsibilities: The resolution clarifies that the MoH has the right to delegate the rights and responsibilities of the Central Commission to enterprises, institutions, or organizations that fall under the management sphere of the MoH and have a license to conduct economic activities in medical practice.
Interpretation of Changes
The establishment of the Central Medical and Social Expert Commission of the MoH aims to centralize and unify the processes of medical and social expertise in Ukraine. This may contribute to enhancing the efficiency and quality of expertise, providing a standardized approach to assessing medical and social aspects of cases.
The possibility of delegating the rights and responsibilities of the Central Commission to licensed enterprises or organizations allows the MoH to engage specialized institutions with the appropriate infrastructure and expert personnel. This may facilitate resource optimization and accelerate the expertise processes.
Conclusions
The changes introduced by this resolution are aimed at improving the system of medical and social expertise in Ukraine. The establishment of the Central Commission and the possibility of its delegation to relevant organizations are expected to enhance the efficiency and quality of the provision of medical and social services, as well as ensure more flexible management of expert processes within the Ministry of Health.
